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Fuel systemPart report

1990 Ford Escort Fuel system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
9%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Ford Escort, 9% of the 101 complaints for this model year. 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200123%
200022%
1999134%
1998226%
1997163%
1996115%
199514024%
199483%
19934913%
19923723%
19916119%
199099%
1989128%
198896%
198724%
198612%
1985415%
198415%
1983114%

Other parts of the 1990 Ford Escort

Electrical system
46 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Escort

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology