Table 1 shows four common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1996 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel delivery (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Delivery problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
While driving on road and running over some deris on floor fuel line was punctured, and consumer had to pull over. Then noticed that fuel lines were not made out of metal, but plastic. Read details...
Fuel gauge failed. Read details...
At stop light #4 cylinder dropped valve seat destroying head and all 4 pistons. Also engine check light comes on intermittently giving code 1433. Replaced solenoid as recommended by TSB and it still fails at random intervals. Read details...