1992 FORD ESCORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
222
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1992 FORD ESCORT
The 1992 FORD ESCORT has received a total of 222 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (21 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (18 complaints), and Seat Belts (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1992 FORD ESCORT, potentially affecting up to 65,919 vehicles.
Recall 94E019000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 919 vehicles affected
Defect: THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER OR INSTALLER INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS...
View full details →Recall 92V117000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 22,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 92V103000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 43,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES COULD INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN THE STOP LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN FOLLOWING MOTORISTS NOT BEINGSIGNALED THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING, AND COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCHES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 FORD ESCORT
222 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FORD ESCORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty
I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty
I have a very bad gas leak and have Always smelt fuel since I have owned the car, the front suspension is also affected and my rear lights are faulty
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ESCORT. AFTER FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE CONTACT DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE AND PARKED. ONE HOUR LATER, HE NOTICED A SMALL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. HE STATED THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE FUEL LINE OR FUEL TUBE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 92V117000, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA92012 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED BECAUSE THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 131,000. UPDATED 11/03/09 *BF UPDATED 11/03/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ESCORT. THE VEHICLE HAS BIG O PRESTIGE RADIAL MAX TIRES, SIZE 175/70/R13 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON THE FRONT TWO TIRES WERE CRACKING. BECAUSE THE TIRES EXCEEDED THE ONE YEAR WARRANTY, THE DEALER WOULD BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THE TIRES. THE DOT AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 12,000. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/10/08. *JB
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Safety Rating for the 1992 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 FORD ESCORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 FORD ESCORT
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 FORD ESCORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9551 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY STCK OR BIND WHEN THE DRIVER TRIES TO ROTATE THE KEY. *TW
SFA/94L01 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1992 FORD ESCORT.
Other Model Years of the FORD ESCORT
- 1987 FORD ESCORT — 65 complaints
- 1988 FORD ESCORT — 206 complaints
- 1989 FORD ESCORT — 199 complaints
- 1990 FORD ESCORT — 128 complaints
- 1991 FORD ESCORT — 413 complaints
- 1992 FORD ESCORT (current)
- 1993 FORD ESCORT — 480 complaints
- 1994 FORD ESCORT — 351 complaints
- 1995 FORD ESCORT — 725 complaints
- 1996 FORD ESCORT — 257 complaints
- 1997 FORD ESCORT — 729 complaints
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