1992 Ford Escort fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 41 complaints for the 1992 Ford Escort, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Heat gauge over gasket deteriorated on fuel pump. Causing leakage under back seat, eating coating off wiring and shorted out.
The consumer noticed fuel leakage from the tank. The dealer diagnosed a hole in the tank. The tank had leaked again. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who advised her that the v.I.n. Was not included in the related recall 92v117000. Ts after the purchase of the vehicle, a suspension bar was needed, and within the first year, the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer was advised to keep the fuel at half full. Scc
Other problems reported for the 1992 Ford Escort
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Seat belts 29 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints