1998 Ford Escort: fuel pump failure

Filed May 18, 2006 · Body, Engine · FL

I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat repairs and faulty repairs. My fuel economy is 160 miles per tank to almost 200 miles. No one can seem to find the problem(s). Large thunking in rear trunk (scary)when im taking off and reaching a steady speed. Take the car to major ford dealerships, to no avail. Car doesn't always "go" from a complete stop in traffic,this has caused quite a scare as well. Thank you for helping and making note of my account. Debbie

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Electrical · 51,950 miles · FL

Car will loose power about 1 to 2 miles after slowing down from high speeds (55-75 MPH) to pass through an automated epass system (35mph). There is no bucking or surging, simply a loss of power. You can put the accelator to the floor to no avail. Once down below 10 MPH the car will stall out. After waiting 1/2 hour the car can be restarted. The first time this occured the car was towed to sun state ford. The fuel pump was replaced to no avail. The second time the car was allowed to sit and then driven to car max (place of purchase) where the ignition coil and wires where replaced. The 3rd occurence was today. The car will be taken back to car max. All of these occurences have taken place over the last 2 weeks.

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Acceleration, Fuel system · TN

The fuel pump was replaced 20,000 miles ago; dealer will not honor warranty. Dt

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

The fuel pump initially failed within 30 days of the expiration of the warranty on the car. The fuel pump was replaced by kip killmon's tysons ford in tysons corner, va in july 2001. In january 2002 the fuel pump again failed, and the same dealership replaced the fuel pump for a second time. Fortunately, the failure did not occur while I was driving the car, but resulted in the car failing to start. Had the pump failed while the vehicle was in operation, I might not have been so lucky. The fact that the same problem occurred within 6 months on the same well-maintained car with low mileage, indicates to me that this may be a manufacturing problem with the part and/or the car. Ford had no interest in addressing my concerns when this problem was brought to their attention.

Filed Sep 9, 2001 · Fuel system · VA

When filling gas tank, fuel pump stops constantly and then spills fuel on the ground.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Fuel system · MI

Wires that power fuel pump short across each other. This pump and wiring is in the fuel tank. Car is being repair outside of a ford dealership so ford does not seem to be concerned. Dealer was shown the defective part and was concerned but regional service rep did not care to even see part. Called customer assistance but they were not intrested.

Filed Mar 15, 2001 · Fuel system · TN

Fuel pump fails even after replacement but they say no problem know of other failures on at least 3 auto in our area alone.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Fuel system · SC

While driving, vehicle stopped running, consumer had a mechanic look at vehicle who found that the engine was not getting fuel, the problem was the fuel pump, also 2 wires, a positive and negative, had soldered together and had bare spots that were touching, consumer's vehicle could have blown up, ford will not assist consumer at all in this matter.

Filed Jan 10, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · NV

Vehicle started, engine rattled upon acceleration at all speeds at 2300 miles. After numerous failed repair attempts by dealer,I sent complaint to fords dsb board.working throgh arbitration vehicle looked at by engineer.they replaced PCM.problem got worse,along with new problems,lack of power,hard start,transmission hesitaing.then they replaced fuel pump,didnt help, then ignition switch, didnt help,then mass air flow sensor and air filter, didnt help.finally vehicle started stalling while driving, during acc. Towed back to shop, ford had it six weeks this time replaced PCM two more times.I have vehicle back,still problem with transmission hesitating.vehicle in shop eight times for same or related problems and totalling almost three months in shop. Still in arbitration, consdering closing case and taking to dsb. Personally.

Filed Sep 21, 1999 · Airbags · OR · crash

Brief summary of defective safety gear: 09/26/98 this vehicle was traveling 35-40mph and rear-ended a truck, neither air-bag deployed. Now, 9/17/99, atruck traveling 35-40mph rear-ended this vehicle causing about a 20mph smash to the vehicle in front and again, no air bag deployment and the fuel pump cut-off switch failed to function. This time however, the driver of this vehicle received double the whip-lash effect that could have been kept to the single inflictrd in a rear-end collision involving only two vehicles. A needless neck injury has been suffered this time and I feel that if the air-bags were deployed, the elimination of the forward whip would not have been a factor of the neck injury.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel pump failed. Yh