1991 Ford Escort: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 30, 2009 · Fuel system · 151,000 miles · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford escort. Fatigue cracks have developed in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank. There must have been an internal fire caused by the failure, because the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 92v117000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer and the dealer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 151000.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Fuel system · 133,000 miles · CO

Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 92v117000 concerning fuel pump sending assembly. This consumer is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak updatd 01/25/06.

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Electrical, Fuel system · 132,000 miles · MO

Consumer states that the wiring assembly to the fuel pump has burned up 3x in the last month. Dealer diagnosed problem as incorrect specified 30amp fuse for fuel pump.

Filed Nov 12, 2001 · Fuel system, Lights · CO

Seatbelts: the motorized seat belt stick in the track, usually half way between open & close. Now they will not operate at all. I took one apart & the plastic covering the cable is deteriorating & causing the cable to stick. This is a safety issue that needs your attention immediately. You can have my seatbelt assemble for inspection, as I will have to purchase a new one for my spouse's safety. Fuel: this car was not covered under the recall #92s54, as the produduction date was too early, but it has the identical problem. I have already corrected this problem with a new fuel pump assembly. You may have access to this part for your inspection as well. Last but not least: headlight: cloudy, yellow, and do not allow light on the road. Very hazardous. I have noticed this is typical on a lot of different ford cars & trucks. I have purchased a set from the local wrecking yard, but do not have the headlight for you to inspect. I threw them away.

Filed May 11, 2001 · Fuel system · WI

I also have another 1991 escort with the same problem with the fuel pumpand wiring.both cars wires shorted where the wires go through the sending unit into the tank.there was evidence of arcing on the inside of the fueltank next to the fuelpump,why the fueltank didn't explode is beyond me.the ground wires were burned all the way under the dash, most of the items of the car don't work now . Oth cars fuelpumps shorted out where the wires go through

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 Apr 7, 2000 · Fuel system · NY

I filled out a previous complaint with the wrong VIN. It seems as if the recall item for the fuel pump was for cars manufactured after april 1991 however the recall is on 91ford escorts I bought the car in mar.'91. Does it not apply?

Filed Mar 31, 2000 · Fuel system · CO

Strong gas smell noted inside the car. Found a puddle of gasoline under the back seat & on the ground. The seat was saturated in gas. Contacted ford customer assistance center. Spoke with nichole & her supervisor & we were told the car was 10 years old & out of warranty & there was nothing that they would do. I purchased a fuel pump assembly #fof5cz-9350-b @ $242.00 & replaced the pump myself as I was told that this vehicle missed the recall. There is no smell or leaks at this time. I saved the old parts for possible inspections later on when ford decides to correct their fuel problems, as there are many vehicles with this same problem viewed on the federal safety agency website.

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 Oct 7, 1999 · Electrical · MI

Inline fuse fuse to gas tank is blowing out due to contact with with fuel pump and sending unit.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Fuel system · IN

A crack in the fuel pump sending assembly caused fuel to leak onto the tailpipe and the back seat of the car. Vehicle was not included in recall # 92v117000. Repaires made at owner's expense at the dealership.

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · MN · fire

Fuel pump failed, and electrical wiring to fuel pump and wiring under dash melted. Also, two sets of wiring to headlights melted to bare wire. High current overheated the wiring. Contaced ford. And vehicle is almost totalled. Provide further information...