1992 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 Ford Escort. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 92V117000Aug 19, 199222,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Ford Escort 1991–1992, Mercury Tracer 1991

  Reported issue: Fatigue 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.

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• 92V103000Jul 13, 199243,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Ford Escort 1992, Mercury Tracer 1992

  Reported issue: The stop lamp switches could intermittently malfunction resulting in the stop lamps not illuminating when the brakes are applied.

  Possible consequence: This could result in following motorists not beingsignaled that the vehicle is braking, and could result in a collision.

  Remedy: Replace the faulty stop lamp switches.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA94002Fuel pump wiring shortageClosed · Jan 28, 1994

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