1991 Ford Escort: fuel leak

Filed Aug 11, 2008 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · MS

1. My 1991 ford escort lx station wagon developed a fuel leak around the fuel tank. 2. It occurs every time I add fuel to the tank. 3. I reported the problem to ford, including the existence of a recall notice (the federal safety agency action number ea92012; the federal safety agency campaign id number: 92v117000)). Ford has ignored the recall letter, claiming there is no such recall letter, and ... In general giving me the runaround. Frankly, I'm mad as '!@#$%. This problem is a fire hazard, and ford is refusing to address it!!!!! What can I do?? Thanks! Kes

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Fuel system · AZ

After filling fuel tank had noticed a fuel smell inside vehicle. Also, after driving for while could still smell fuel. Decided to check under vehicle, and found a fuel leak in tank that showed a crack above muffler. Consumer contacted dealer. Please provide more information.

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Fuel system · TX

After filling vehicle with fuel, and when driving consumer noticed a very bad fuel odor within the passenger's compartment. Checked vehicle and noticed fuel was leaking at the top of the tank, leaking onto the ground. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated fuel tank needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 25, 2000 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel pump assembly leaked fuel thru a screw, the screw was tight, possible the gasket under the screw diminished over time, the leak could at any time cause a fire.

Filed Dec 23, 1999 · Fuel system · CA

The federal safety agency recall # 92 v 117 000/fuel system: vehicle is experiencing fuel leakages from top areas of fuel tank;fuel leaks can result in fire if exposed to a source of ignition; problem appears same as mentioned in recall, but dealer/mfr. Refused to repair this vehicle. Due VIN # this vehicle was not included in the recall.

Filed Oct 28, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · NY · fire

While driving vehicle overheated. The fuel tank leaked fuel & the vehicle caught on fire. Happened once before. The transmission was short cutted for repairs. The dealership knew vehicle had caught fire before, but never informed present owner.

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Fuel system · VA

I bought this car used from a ford dealer (holiday ford-blackburg, va) in 1/94 with 33,000 miles on the car. On 12/14/94 at 41,687 miles the car was brought to magic city ford with a gas leak. Dealer said it was the fuel pump and said ford may cover the repair because this car had a recall for the fuel pump. Ford did not honor the repair. I was told by the dealer that my car had already had the fuel pump replaced under ford recall #92s54 back in 11/92. My fuel pump failure, although it matched the description of the recall, would not be repaired by ford because it was already "fixed" back in 11/92. I paid the $212.39 bill. I sent a letter on 12/19/94 to ford customer relations. On 1/17/95 I was phoned by dave rivers of ford's customer assistance center and was told the same as what the dealer said (the vehicle had already had the recall repaired 11/92). Now in 10/99 and at 75,000 miles the fuel pump has failed again. This time the failure left a puddle of gas in my garage and the fumes filled my house, forcing us to leave our house. I have in my possession the failed pump that was replaced in 12/94. I'll also have the other failed pump when I replace this latest failure. Can the nhsta "recall" a recall - it doesn't appear as if the repair is any safer than the defect.

Filed Jan 24, 1999 · Fuel system · IN

On 1/19/1999 I was stranded when the car would not start. My husband checked the fuel injection fuse and replaced it. He got it home and it refused to start. He then discovered a gas leak. We had it towed to lee adams tire and service center. They called us and told us that the fuel pump had been arcing and we were lucky to be alive. They said that because of the problem with the fuel pump, that they had to replace the pump, the automatic shutoff switch, and the fuel relay switch, so far. It is now 1/24/1999 and I have had to rent a car at 60.00 a day out of pocket. I didn't know of the recall on my car until I got on the computer and checked your site. The dealer did not inform me of the recall. This is going to cost me 375.00 so far if they can get it fixed by monday 1/25/1999 and 240.00 in rental fees! What do I do now? Thank you for your site, it was very helpful. Dw

Filed Jan 21, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · MO

Fuel leak from the seams of the fuel tank.

Filed Jul 30, 1998 · Brakes · OH

Location of fuel line which is near sway bar area on vehicle causes fuel lines to develop pin holes, resulting in fuel leak.

Filed Jul 10, 1998 · Fuel system · MN

The fuel tank sending unit developed a short, plastic components were melted and fuel leaked from tank.

Filed Jun 29, 1998 · Fuel system · NJ

Recall # 92v117000 fuel system. When the fuel tank is full or close to full, fuel leaks from the tank. Problem corrected under recall in december of 1992. The fuel tank has been leaking for about one month. Dealer not willing to correct problem free of charge.