What we would like to know is if this is a recalled item is there a particular procedure for getting it repaired. And if we get it repaired other than at a ford service center can we be reimbursed. While driving on the highway the car seemed to go into neutral even though it's automatic. The fuel gauge is broken as well.
1991 Ford Escort: wrong fuel gauge reading
5 of the 327 complaints about the 1991 Ford Escort describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 19982
- 19971
- 19962
- 19952
- 19931
- 19921
- 19915
What owners say
Fuel gauge keeps registering full. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
The fuel gauge is not working right; also the front suspension is off on the driver's side and seat belt retractor stopped working .*ak consumer states fuel guage reads full all the time, front wheel bounce while driving down the road or a vibrating sound, seat belt on driver's side stopped working.
Fuel gauge failure, driver does not know how much gas is in vehicle. Tt
Defective fuel tank caused malfunctioning of gas gauge. Recall related. Please describe details. Tt
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.
Recall number 92V117000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Ford Escort fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 1991 Ford Escort?
5 of 327 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Escort (2%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Escort?
There is 1 recall and 0 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 9Stalling 8Fuel smell 7Transmission failure 7
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