1993 Ford Escort: fuel pump failure

Filed Mar 31, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 6,000 miles · NC

In 1992 I bought a brand new 1993 escort gt spartanburg, sc. The 1st part of the year everything was fine. After, the car was in and out of the shop to date for hesitation, fuel system problems, odd noises and other things. I filed for lemon law in 1993-94 in texas. Was told they would replace the motor, could take up to a month before I got the car back. When asked if they would supply a loaner car I was told no. Without finances to rent a car to get to & from work (50 mls daily) I could not accept the offer at that time without them providing transportation. Over the years, it's been 1 problem after another. Since 1994, I replaced 3 catalytic converters, numerous diagnostic machines to find why it would stall in idle and no acceleration after car warmed up& other things. In 1995, the fuel tank developed a crack at solder joint between the fuel return & the fuel pump sending unit located at top of tank resulting in fumes & gas leaking when filled. Three ford dealerships said only 1992 ford escorts were included in the recall for this problem and there was nothing they could do even though it was manufactured in 1992. The automatic seat belt, driver side quit working. We replaced it with a new one but still won't work. Something wrong with the wiring. Two ford dealerships can't fix nor two auto electricians. I contacted ford again under lemon law, they told me it was a one time offer. Since I refused the first offer, there was nothing they could do. Recommended I sell the car and buy another one. I can not possibly put these problems on someone else? This was totally unethical. I"ve been loyal to ford since in my teens. This is my 2nd ford escort & my first/only new vehicle I ever owned. I still have the car & would really like ford to do right by me in this situation.

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

The fuel pump shorted out and burnt the wiring harness. There's a recall on this issue, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Jul 8, 2001 · Fuel system · MA

The fuel pump shorted while driving the vehicle. Smoke came out of the dasboard when driving, and the vehicle stalled and would not start. Later investigation by the mechanic showed the fuel pump caused an electrical short, causing the wiring to overheat because ford did not put a fuse in the power lines to the fuel pump. The fuel connections inside the gas tank were melted and could have caused an explosion. The entire wiring harnes to the fuel pump melted because of the electrical short and needs to be completly replaced. I'm appauled that there is no fuse or circuit breaker to prevent such a dangerous hazard. None of the fuses in the fuse block were blown. Tracing the wiring from the fuel pupm shows that it completely bypasses the fuse block. The fuel cut-off switch never tripped, nor does it seem to be designed to address electrical shorts to the pump. This design poses serious threats to life, as an electrical short can cause an explosion in the fuel tank. My family feels lucky to be alive. I have replaced the fuel pump, and now am trying to replace the wiring harness. This was the original fuel pump as the rust around the pump seals indicates. I'm holding on to the pump to show the melted connections which indicate a potential explosion hazard as well as the melted wiring connections/connector and wires to the pump.

Filed Sep 28, 2000 · Fuel system · TX

I purchased this car at 127,000 miles, and noticed the smell of gas whenever it was filled up. I talked to the previous owner (owner #1), and he had the same problem. He took it in on warranty, but the problem persisted. I thought that it may have been a hole in the gas tank and had it checked out. The gas tank was fine, but the fuel pump had been repaired before. The fuel pump was cracked between the two lines exiting the top, and had some sort of adhesive that had broken loose. I had the fuel pump replaced thinking that I had found the problem, but the smell of gas was still there. I have given up on finding the problem, but am still concerned. Any suggestions?

Filed Aug 7, 2000 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel pumps has suffered stress cracks, causing the fuel to rise up and leak out of the top. Ford has been contacted and replaced the part once.

Filed Feb 8, 1999 · Fuel system · FL

The ring fuel pump to the gas tank and the plate that covers it have completely rusted. The deale has been contacted.

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Fuel system · MI

The car was leaking fuel at the gas ank. The dealer replaced a corroded fuel pump the first time under warranty. The second time this happend, the car was out of warranty, and we had to pay for repairs. The dealer requested payment from ford, but we received no response.

Filed Aug 7, 1995 · Fuel system · PA

Replace fuel pump, later smelled fume inside the car after a fill up, resulting in a fuel leak. Tt

Filed Mar 17, 1995 · Fuel system · AL

Failure of fuel tank seal caused fuel pump located inside tank to leak fuel from top of tank down onto ground; could cause fire. Tt