1992 Ford Escort fuel system, gasoline problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1992 Ford Escort — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford escort. After filling up the vehicle with fuel, the contact drove to his residence and parked. One hour later, he noticed a small puddle of gasoline on the garage floor. He stated that the leak was coming from the fuel line or fuel tube. The vehicle has not been…”
filed Aug 14, 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated the day the vehicle was purchased, there was a smell of fuel in the cabin. After doing some research on the nhtsa website the contact became aware of a nhtsa recall #92v117000 pertaining to the fuel system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined it was not…”
filed Oct 6, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Escort | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Escort | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Escort | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 Escort | 19 | 5% |
| 1997 Escort | 13 | 2% |
| 1996 Escort | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 Escort | 129 | 22% |
| 1994 Escort | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 Escort | 46 | 12% |
| 1991 Escort | 59 | 18% |
| 1990 Escort | 9 | 9% |
| 1989 Escort | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.