1993 Ford Escort speed control problems
The 1993 Ford Escort has 53 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
53
Speed Control complaints
11%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Speed Control complaints by year
What owners report
“DURING COLD WEATHER, AFTER PLACING IN REVERSE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED RESULTING IN A CRASH. BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED, YET VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF TO STOP VEHICLE.”
Common questions
How many speed control complaints does the 1993 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 53 complaints about the 1993 Ford Escort speed control — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.