Ford Escort fuel pump problems

Filed Oct 30, 2009 · Fuel system · 151,000 miles · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford escort. Fatigue cracks have developed in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank. There must have been an internal fire caused by the failure, because the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 92v117000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer and the dealer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 151000.

Filed Sep 22, 2009 · Brakes, Engine · 112,802 miles · FL

Company states they do a comprehensive inspection, sell high quality used vehicles, meet customers personal needs, and back their product. No inspection was done, only cosmetic repairs to sell the car. No inspection report can be produced except the repairs before car was put on lot. This vehicle is far from the high quality. We have had this vehicle back in the shop 14 times in 14 months. It did not meet the 4 personal needs we requested. Everything with those needs has gone completely wrong! We did not want a ford; we got a ford, it is not reliable. We have been dealing with the AC at the shop 7 times, now rendering the car disabled. It is not reliable, keeps breaking down. It does not get good mileage; car gets 21 mpg when it should get about 35-38 according to mfg. Warranty was burned by miles going back and forth to shop for constant repairs. 700 miles for the same issue- the AC. Service issues are that they have not found the route of the problem and we keep having to go back to get the same thing fixed. Owner is uncooperative, wont listen, always comes back with responses and replies that go in circles. He will not listen. We have been asking for a different car since two weeks after we bought this car; when we found out the car was unsafe to be put on the road. Within two weeks it was in the shop for broken motor mounts, broken transmission mounts, bad fuel pump, worn brake pads to metal. Which were worn in two weeks after they were changed because of a warped rotor. We had told them there was a shake in the car when we did a test drive. They said it would happen to a ford. We did not want a ford! We were desperate because our car was disabled, old and ready for the junkyard. We were broke and could not come up with a down payment. This was the only place that advertised no down payment. We did not need to repair credit as most people who go here. We were approved everywhere, just had no down payment.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · MD

I purchased my se in november of 2006 with less than 83k miles on it. Three months after purchasing it, one of the head gaskets cracked. I had the head repaired, and less than two months after that the head cracked again. I had the engine replaced. I have now had new heads, new engine, new fuel pump and a new alternator installed and now am having a new problem. When I pulled out from a stop, the brake light would come on until the brakes were applied. The engine is now emitting a grinding noise when stopped, and I feel it is unsafe to drive. This is all in addition to the violent shaking, faulty front headlight, transmission that needs flushed and loud engine noise. I have spent more on repairs than I paid for the vehicle, and now have to put more money in to it, and it still has less than 94k miles on it. This is my first ford, and will be my last.

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 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 Nov 21, 2005 · Fuel system · 133,000 miles · CO

Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 92v117000 concerning fuel pump sending assembly. This consumer is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *ak updatd 01/25/06.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · KY

Dt: the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. While he driving and when the vehicle was idling there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. When driving the vehicle it took approximately 5 minutes for the fumes to enter the vehicle. While idling the fuel fumes were worse upon entering the vehicle. The fumes become so bad at times that the contact had to pull over and let the vehicle air out. The service dealer stated that it was the perch valve inside the gas tank that released the fumes. The fuel pump will have to be replaced to remedy the problem. The contact has not called the manufacturer.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Fuel system · 19,000 miles · TX

After starting the vehicle, the consumer heard a popping noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the consumer was informed of a fuel pump problem. *ak

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Fuel system · 35,338 miles · WA

2001 ford escort 4-door 477-lxx. I had started up my car and backed out of the driveway when my car refused to run. I tried turning it over several times but to no avail. So I contacted a mechanic, who towed the car in for diagnosis. He called me today with the following: there was defective wiring on fuel pump housing of my car. The fuel pump was from the factory according to the mechanic. One set of 4 terminals on the pump were angled back properly, but the other set of 4 were straight so that the terminals were almost touching. The positive and negative terminals on the two center terminals of the straight set were fused upon inspection. Had shorted out the fuel pump. The insulation was burned off, and the mechanic assumed that the two positive and negative terminals probably had been arcing above the gas tank each time the car started since it left the factory, since the fuel pump had been basically untouched. This problem could have caused a violent explosion of gas in the fuel tank, and killed both me and my mother, and possibly burned our house down. This problem was repaired by the mechanic by bending the terminals back to their proper position.

Filed Oct 27, 2004 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · UT

My car has 55000 miles and its a 1999 escort.y transmission needs to be replaced. I have replaced the timing belt, this at less than 55000 miles? I was driving on a very busy street and the car died and would not restart. The shop replaced the timing belt and the pully's. Now I have gone to work monday morning and came out to go home, the car would not start again, just tried to turn over. I had it towed to the shop again, now its the fuel pump. There is no way that any of these problems should have started to happen yet on this car. There are major problems with it, I need some resolution on the problems that are happening.