Cracks in joint between the fuel return and fuel pump sending unit. Leaks gas. Possible fire hazard.
1992 Ford Escort fuel system complaints
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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.
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.
Defective fuel tank cracked and developed a hole above the heat shield which was located over the muffler. This may have caused a fire. Very common problem. Plelase provide further information.
Unibody has rubbed a hole in the fuel tank, car has never been in an accident, I feel like this is due to a flaw in the design, gas has been leaking on the exhaust pipe. I was told by a mechanic that this should be reported. I will also contact the ford motor co. And the consumer protection agency. I feel there was a great potential for injury or death
Vehicle was parked in the driveway, noticed fluid underneath and realized it was gasoline. Fuel tank was leaking. Drove vehicle to the mechanic, and they replaced the fuel tank. *ak
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.
Gas guage on the dash console did not work, and vehicle would not start. The fuse to the guage blew out, causing the fuel pump to go bad. Dealer has been contacted.
+a part of the gas tank where the brakes screw in there is a piece missing, causing the gas to leak .dealer was contacted ,and vehicle is being repaired at the owner's cost.
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.
Ford customer said that my VIN series was not covered under a previous recall for same problem with other 1992 escort gas tanks.
Owner was never notified of recalls concerning the offset toe adjusting pin or the fuel pump sending assembly.
Fuel tank and fuel pump failed causing fumes.
Odor of gasoline coming from car when gas tank full, goes away when gas is used, gas tank valve on top of tank, leaks and evidence of long term leakage, replace gas tank.
Fuel leaks from tank area.
When filling up fuel tank completely about 3 gallons of the fuel will leak back out, not sure where fuel in leaking from. Vehicle has not been repaired.
Fuel tank leaks. Please describe.
Fuel tank leak.
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
Heat gauge over gasket deteriorated on fuel pump. Causing leakage under back seat, eating coating off wiring and shorted out.
Vehicle has strong gas odor whenever tank is filled.
While parked overnight, vehicle caught fire, totaled. Cause unknown by city fire marshall. Please describe details. Tt
Purchase car had to replace the gas tank it was leaking . Tt
Gas tank leaks when filled above 3/4 full.
Upper steering column assembly has play; causes vehicle to wander; too much play would cause accident. Tt
Vehicle leaking gas from the gas tank, fixed gas tank. Tt
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