1991 Ford Escort Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 327 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1991 Ford Escort overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM REAR END BECAUSE A WELD SEPARATED NEAR GAS TANK, COULD BE A DANGEROUS…”NHTSA complaint 808114 — filed 03/11/1997
“THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING RIGHT; ALSO THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS OFF ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND SEAT BELT RETRACTOR STOPPED WORKING . CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 804912 — filed 11/13/1996
“THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE CAR USED, THE RECALL HAD BEEN REPAIRED BEFORE HAND. NOW THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM THAT WAS…”NHTSA complaint 802437 — filed 09/16/1996
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1991 Ford Escort have fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1991 Ford Escort: 21 of 327 complaints on file (6.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1991 Ford Escort have in total?
327 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 61 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
