1992 Ford Escort Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford Escort, 7% of the 162 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine had cut off without warning while the consumer was traveling. Also the vehicle failed to start at times. The dealer could not locate the problem. The seat belts had become inoperative, the rear disc brakes would not hold when the parking brake was applied, the cable is working, but not not applying pressure, and the v/c is leaking. (v/c per invoice) the mechanic stated that the engine problem, seem to be coming from the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #567598, filed 2002-09“While driving experienced intermittent ABS brake failure, when attempting to slow/stop on wet pavement pedal travels to floor, also experienced excessive wear to pads and drums, resulting in rotor distortion.”
NHTSA complaint #805457, filed 1996-11Related recalls
- 92V103000Jul 13, 1992The stop lamp switches could intermittently malfunction resulting in the stop lamps not illuminating when the brakes are applied.Covers: Ford Escort 1992, Mercury Tracer 1992
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 20% |
| 2002 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 | 25 | 8% |
| 1998 | 35 | 9% |
| 1997 | 42 | 8% |
| 1996 | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 8% |
| 1993 | 36 | 10% |
| 1992 | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Escort
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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