Ignition switch is faulty, consumer feels a full recall is needed and states that vehicle could stall in traffic.
1991 Ford Escort: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 327 complaints about the 1991 Ford Escort describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
When decreasing speed to a stop or going around a ramp vehicle will stall. This happens once a week. Dealer will be contacted.
Mss air flow sensor failed, causing vehicle to hesitate/stall.
While driving 30 MPH the vehicle stalled. Driver smelled electrical smoke in vehicle. Vehicle was towed to a garage, where mechanic discovered that the fuel was flowing out of fuel tank because the wires that lead up to the fuel sensor were burning which burned a hole in the fuel tank, and started to burn a hole in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Fuel pump fails causing vehicle to stall without warning.
While driving vehicle, it would stall or shut down, was informed it was electrical or fuel pump.
The vehicle hesitates when turning the ignition on and when driving between 35 to 40 MPH; also, it smells like something burning. *ak consumer states when she turns on ignition the vehicle hesitates for a few seconds, then she has to wait for 15 minutes before she can drive the vehicle, it also stall when at a stop sign or a light, consumer also states lights flicker when she turns on the ignition.
Wiring to fuel pump shorted, causing fuel pump to leak/engine to stall.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Concerns with premature failure occuring on the 1.9L motorcraft remanufactured longblock assembly and...
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit brief spark knock on acceleration during hot weather once the engine has...
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
- Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Escort stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1991 Ford Escort?
8 of 327 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Escort (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Escort?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Escort
Fuel pump 31Fire or smoke 28Fuel leak 15Seat belt 12Ball joint 9Fuel smell 7Transmission failure 7Fuel gauge 5
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