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
1991 Ford Escort fuel system complaints
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If I fill up my gas tank past 1/2, I get a strong fuel smell in the car. It is coming from the bottom of back seat. Whom should I contact? What are my available courses of action?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Driver side seat belt malfunctioned. Yh
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.
Vehicle has been repaired under recall (mfr 92s54) in feb of 1993 due to a cracked solder joint. Problem has reoccured.
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.
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.
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...
With regard fuel lines and throttle linkages; it is possible vehicle has both of these problems so that I can have them fixed. Is there anything else I should know about this car? It wasn't until yesterday that I found this great informational web-site that I came across this information. I thank you for your time and this great web-site. Thank you. Dan & dawn mcmullan (719) 635-4917 and dan's cell phone (719) 338-2429.
An electrical short in the fuel pump assembly caused a fire in the engine compartmentwhich spread under the back seat of the vehicle. Dealer has not been contacted.
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
Fuel leak from the seams of the fuel tank.
Fuel gauge keeps registering full. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Due to the wiring harness that melted, causing cracks to develop on the solder joint of the fuel return sending unit which caused a fire (recall #92v117). Manufacturer stated this vehicle is not under recall.
Mss air flow sensor failed, causing vehicle to hesitate/stall.
The fuel tank sending unit developed a short, plastic components were melted and fuel leaked from tank.
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.
An electrical short in the fuel pump caused the melting of the wire harness, resultin gin a fire.
The defective fuel pump in the fuel tank cracked, causing fuel to leak out and causing a fire.
Design of vehicles exhaust system allows exhaust condensation to drip directly onto the trailer arm, which caused the trailing arm to rust out.
The fuel pump shorted out in the gas tank and melted the wire all the way to the dashboard.
Consumer states that there are gas fumes coming from vehicle. There is a recall on this vehicle . Manufacturer informed owner that vehicle was not included the in the recall.
Fuel pump fails causing vehicle to stall without warning.
Fuel pump failed, causing smoke.
Fuel pump replaced.
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