1999 Ford Escort Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 325 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Ford Escort, 2% of the 325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On two occasions, as I was waiting at a red light, foot on brake, my vehicle tried to accelerate on its own accord. In one of these instances I hit the rear of the vehicle in front of me. There was no damage to either vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10168550, filed 2006-09, 86,000 miles“When pressing gas accelerator pedal, car does not move. Car hesitates when starting from a stop. Occasionally (about 1 of 2 times) the car will shut down and check engine lights and other service lights appear. The transmission was replaced once already on 11/29/00. Transmission further complained about on 1/15/01 and 8/9/01 - told there was no problem. The car has been towed by aaa twice in past two weeks. 5 mechanics cannot diagnosis the problem. Also, when car is idling, in gear, the whole car shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10166813, filed 2006-08, 99,000 miles“When the vehicles cruise control was set the vehicle stalled which caused the engine light, fuel light and brake light to illuminate. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10022103, filed 2003-07, 53,700 miles“Our zx2 has been nothing but trouble! On 9-10-02 (29,183 miles) $342.30 worth of work was done on the brake system: friction reline, disc pads, brake shoes, rotors, drums, disc hardware (which was broken), shim kit, return springs (weak), bleed & adjust, and bearing pack. On 6-19-03 (37,829 miles) we had to have the complete transmission replaced. The cost for this was $1560.07, but since our warranty had just expired our local mechanic had firend at a Ford dealer who gave us the 'good faith' policy and we only paid half. Gee...what a bargain for a 4 year old car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080805, filed 2004-07“Accelerator causes car to surge forward or backward at a high rate of speed, depending on gear. Happens 9 times out of 10. Have lost control of vehicle three times on ice this winter, and had repeated close cals, especially when reversing. Took car to Ford dealer where bought, and told it is model defect and not fixable. Note one similar in your records, see: odi id:854752.”
NHTSA complaint #744384, filed 2001-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 20% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 15% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 49 | 13% |
| 1992 | 22 | 14% |
| 1991 | 19 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 9 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Escort
66 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEquipment
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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