Model year record

1992 Ford Escort

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 222 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V117000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
22,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-08-19
Owners notified
1992-11-06

Defect description

FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

SHOULD A CRACK DEVELOP, FUEL VAPOR CAN ESCAPE FROM THETANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACK.FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V103000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
43,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-07-13
Owners notified
1992-09-18

Defect description

THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES COULD INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN THE STOP LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN FOLLOWING MOTORISTS NOT BEINGSIGNALED THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING, AND COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCHES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2139,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1839,000 mi
Seat belts14111,000 mi
Vehicle speed control11
Seat belts: front: retractor9
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash8102,239 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8
Fuel system, gasoline7131,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal7
Electrical system: ignition6
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6136,000 mi
Unknown or other6111,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission576,365 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control5
Electrical system: wiring4
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Tires2
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar139,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Tires: sidewall112,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.