1999 Ford Escort Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 325 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford Escort, 4% of the 325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,890 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My daughter purchased a used 1999 Ford Escort from cooper Ford, camden n.y., first 9 months with car okay but as soon as cold weather set in she started having fuel pump failures. This failure causes sudden shut down of vehicle, total loss of power. The first ocassion was winter of 2001-2002, problem re-occurred 12-27-02 and 1-28-03. Dealer insisted that the problem was fuel related that these fuel pumps were sensitive to additives in fuel. I believe there is an underlying problem that is being overlooked or troublshooting by technicians is inadequate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10004983, filed 2003-01, 48,890 miles“The power steering pressure line blew out of the pump as we backed out of the garage. The pump quickly emptied its oil supply onto the serpentine belt, engine bay & the driveway. It appears as if the retaining o-ring was sheared in half as the male fitting blew out of the retaining nut that attaches it to the pump. I have digital close-up pictures of the failed part if desired (e-mail). There is no excuse for this totally disabling failure in a 2 yr old car!!”
NHTSA complaint #748485, filed 2001-07“The contact stated while stopped, the vehicle was rear ended. The other vehicle was going 45-55 MPH. When this occurred the fuel system did not shut off, the airbags did not deploy, and the seat belts did not retract. The entire rear end of the vehicle was crushed; the contents of the trunk struck the contact causing minor injuries. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the rear end was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10158690, filed 2006-05, 8,000 miles“While pushing in on the clutch, it sounds like vehicle is still accelerating, when in fifth gear it does not sound like it is engaged, dealer has done the following: replaced spark plugs and wires, cleaned injectors, replaced the air cleaner, and replaced the mass air flow sensor, the problem is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #785744, filed 2001-10“Under carriage is separating. Spot welds are breaking. Fuel tank straps are not secured for tank, which causes it to move around. Structural integrity of vehicle is compromised because of spot welds. Windshield tilts towards driver. Passenger's door in rear of the station wagon would pivot and was getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #876920, filed 2000-12Fuel 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 1999 Ford Escort
66 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEquipment
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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