Recall 92V117000: 1991–1992 Ford Escort and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 19, 1992

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

22,000vehicles

Model years

1991–1992

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 Ford Escort327 complaints
• 1992 Ford Escort162 complaints
• 1991 Mercury Tracer60 complaints