Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford escort. While driving the vehicle, there was a fuel odor in the cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler line failed and would need to be repaired. The failure occurred once previously. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
1996 Ford Escort fuel system problems
11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery4
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Fuel injection system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Escort fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Ford Escort owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on road and running over some deris on floor fuel line was punctured, and consumer had to pull over. Then noticed that fuel lines were not made out of metal, but plastic.
When making a stop fuel is heard sloshing back and fourth in the fuel tank. This began happening about a week ago. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Owner was told that baffles were not put in the fuel tank for escorts that year. Please provide any further information.
At stop light #4 cylinder dropped valve seat destroying head and all 4 pistons. Also engine check light comes on intermittently giving code 1433. Replaced solenoid as recommended by tsb and it still fails at random intervals.
Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. Engine light stays on & the vehicle won't pass inspection if the dealer can't find out what was wrong with it. There were gas smells coming from hatchback. However, dealer couldn't determine were it was coming from. *ak as of this date 9-13-00 engine light still on, consumer replaced oxygen sensor, timing belt and water pump. Kink was found in gas line caused smell coming from front of the car. Bracket off of motor mount.
Fuel line to the fuel pump has a plastic clip that secures the rubber fuel line to the fuel pump, plastic clip failed causing high pressure fuel to leak and massively. The leak is under the back seat where the child sits
The vehicle suddenly accelerated while backing out and caused serious accident. Yh
Engine check light comes on, indicating brake failure and leaking fuel line. Light still on after brake cylinder repair.
Fuel gauge failed.
Fuel inertia switch failed, vehicle was involved in a crash, resulting in injuries.
Questions about the 1996 Ford Escort fuel system
Does the 1996 Ford Escort have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford Escort, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford Escort fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Escort fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Escort have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Escort model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1995 (140 complaints), 1991 (61 complaints) and 1993 (49 complaints).
Other 1996 Ford Escort problems
Seat belts 77Engine 30Transmission 19Airbags 18Electrical 14Suspension 13Brakes 11Steering 10Acceleration 5Body 4Seats 4Tires 4Locks 3Wheels 3Lights 2
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