Dt*: the contact stated the day the vehicle was purchased, there was a smell of fuel in the cabin. After doing some research on the federal safety agency website the contact became aware of a the federal safety agency recall #92v117000 pertaining to the fuel system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined it was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was contacted who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was the second owner of the vehicle. The original owner also noticed the smell of fuel in the vehicle but chose to drive it at less than a full tank.
1992 Ford Escort: gas smell in the cabin
5 of the 162 complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
There is a fuel odor inside passenger's compartment. Also, recall 92v117000 was issued for same problem. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Please provide any further details.
Car was emitting a slight gas odor. Mechanics at grease monkey noted a leak on the top of the fuel tank. I took the car to an auto repair mechanic--the diagnosis was a crack in the fuel tank assembly. Replaced fuel tank at a cost of 580.04. The repairs took over a week because the part was on back-order from the factory.
When filling the gas tank there is a gas smell, consumer thinks that this is the same as in the recall # 92v117000, dealer said it was not in recall . *ak
Vehicle has strong gas odor whenever tank is filled.
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 smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1992 Ford Escort?
5 of 162 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort (3%) mention gas smell in the cabin. 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.
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