Suspension:front
NHTSA campaign 94E019000 · 1994 · reported 06/02/1994
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1992 Ford Escort Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
162Complaints
3Recalls
7Crashes
17Fires
10Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (13% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 21 · 13% | Recalled | Recall 92V117000 |
| Electrical System:ignition:switch | 18 · 11.1% | No official action | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 · 8.6% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 · 6.8% | Investigation closed | EA94002 |
| Seat Belts:front:retractor | 9 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 8 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 162 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
NHTSA campaign 92V103000 · 1992 · reported 07/13/1992
THIS COULD RESULT IN FOLLOWING MOTORISTS NOT BEINGSIGNALED THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING, AND COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA campaign 92V117000 · 1992 · reported 08/19/1992
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“CRACKS IN JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN AND FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. LEAKS GAS. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.”NHTSA complaint 750921 — filed 08/22/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP ARE LEAKING FUEL DUE TO CRACKS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 872462 — filed 10/06/2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND DEVELOPED A HOLE ABOVE THE HEAT SHIELD WHICH WAS LOCATED OVER THE MUFFLER. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. VERY…”NHTSA complaint 863178 — filed 06/07/2000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Escort?
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues are the most-reported category, cited in 21 of 162 NHTSA complaints (13%), followed by electrical system:ignition:switch (18), seat belts (14), vehicle speed control (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1992 Ford Escort have?
162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 1992 Ford Escort have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 94E019000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Ford Escort's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
