1991 Ford Escort Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 19%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Ford Escort, 19% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 13 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 92v117000 concerning fuel pump sending assembly. This consumer is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. Updatd 01/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10143357, filed 2005-11, 133,000 miles“Consumer noticed fuel on the ground, the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and it was discovered that gas had leaked out of the fuel line which connected to the tank. Please provide any further information. The fuel tank and pump was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8022735, filed 2002-11, 210,100 miles“Consumer states that the wiring assembly to the fuel pump has burned up 3x in the last month. Dealer diagnosed problem as incorrect specified 30amp fuse for fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10024878, filed 2003-06, 132,000 miles“What we would like to know is if this is a recalled item is there a particular procedure for getting it repaired. And if we get it repaired other than at a Ford service center can we be reimbursed. While driving on the highway the car seemed to go into neutral even though it's automatic. The fuel gauge is broken as well.”
NHTSA complaint #711187, filed 2000-04“I also have another 1991 Escort with the same problem with the fuel pumpand wiring.both cars wires shorted where the wires go through the sending unit into the tank.there was evidence of arcing on the inside of the fueltank next to the fuelpump,why the fueltank didn't explode is beyond me.the ground wires were burned all the way under the dash, most of the items of the car don't work now . Oth cars fuelpumps shorted out where the wires go through”
NHTSA complaint #745225, filed 2001-05Related recalls
- 92V117000Aug 19, 1992Fatigue 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.Covers: Ford Escort 1991–1992, Mercury Tracer 1991
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 22 | 6% |
| 1997 | 16 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 | 140 | 24% |
| 1994 | 8 | 3% |
| 1993 | 49 | 13% |
| 1992 | 37 | 23% |
| 1991 | 61 | 19% |
| 1990 | 9 | 9% |
| 1989 | 12 | 8% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 15% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Escort
104 complaintsSeat belts
71 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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