I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty
1992 Ford Escort: fuel leak
9 of the 162 complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
The consumer noticed fuel leakage from the tank. The dealer diagnosed a hole in the tank. The tank had leaked again. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who advised her that the v.I.n. Was not included in the related recall 92v117000. Ts after the purchase of the vehicle, a suspension bar was needed, and within the first year, the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer was advised to keep the fuel at half full. Scc
Fuel is leaking from the top of the tank, the consumer can smell fuel inside the vehicle and the consumer noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground when exiting the vehicle, this problem only occurs when the rear tank is full, the manufacturer has been contacted. Nlm there is a recall 92v117000 to replace fuel pump sending unit. Consumer replaced 4/7/1994.
Cracks in joint between the fuel return and fuel pump sending unit. Leaks gas. Possible fire hazard.
Fuel tank and fuel pump are leaking fuel due to cracks. Please give any further details.
Fuel leaks from the neck of tank while vehicle is being driven or when is parked. Technician said that had happened to another escort.
I am reporting on a prior recall that "supposedly" did not affect my car. The federal safety agency campaign id # 92v117000. I had been having a fuel leak around the tank area for awhile and could not figure out where it was coming from. It would only do it when the tank was full or 3/4 full. I then came across recall # 92s54 which described my problem. I took my car into a ford garage and they told me that my VIN # was not included in the recall. I then called the ford home office and was told that since my car wasn't included, that there was nothing wrong with my car. I examined the codes on the fuel pump and verified that it was indeed the defective one. I then replaced the assy (which cured the problem). I viewed the old one (which I still have) confirmed that there was a crack in the solder joint between the fuel pump mounting plate and the fuel return tube. I then registered a complain by phone to your office and was told that I would receive a copy of my complaint by mail in approx. Two weeks. It's been about two months and I haven't received anything. I would appriciate a response. Thank you.
Fuel leaks from tank area.
Vehicle leaking gas from the gas tank, fixed gas tank. 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 1992 Ford Escort fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1992 Ford Escort?
9 of 162 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort (6%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 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 1992 Ford Escort
Seat belt 10Fuel pump 9Fire or smoke 6Fuel smell 5Stalling 5
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