1992 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 162 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1992 Ford Escort overview page.
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 TANK AND FUEL PUMP ARE LEAKING FUEL DUE TO CRACKS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.”NHTSA complaint 872462 — filed 10/06/2000
“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
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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1992 Ford Escort have fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly is the most-reported problem area on the 1992 Ford Escort: 21 of 162 complaints on file (13%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1992 Ford Escort have in total?
162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and 1 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.
