1992 Ford Escort problems
NHTSA has received 222 complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort, and 20% of them involve electrical system. After that come fuel system (18%) and seat belts (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 222 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 20% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 20
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 1
- Typical mileage
- 107,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 14 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 107,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 7 complaints mention a crash; 20 complaints mention a fire; 13 injuries reported; 1 death reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1992 ranks 9th most-complained-about out of 13 model years of the Ford Escort with enough data (106 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Vehicle accident due to engine shut down and extreme vibration causing loss of control resulting in fatality. (attorney for consumer).
Passenger side seat belt failed to properly restrain passenger in rear end collision, causing injuries, also seat loosened upon impact.
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
My escort stalls while driving, turning right, etc. I took it to the dealership. They put my escort on the computer and informed me the mass air flow sensor needed replacing. I did this but it did not solve the problem!!!!!!!!! I need help. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734315