Table 1 shows seven common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel pump (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank assembly (four problems).
The fuel pump initially failed within 30 days of the expiration of the warranty on the car. The fuel pump was replaced by kip killmon's tysons Ford in tysons corner, va in July 2001. In January 2002 the fuel pump again failed, and the same dealership replaced the fuel pump for a second time. Read details...
Engine vibrates, and has a high idle. Engine runs rough and shakes. Engine surges and hesitates. Car stalls. I have had the vehicle in for this same repair several times since the purchase of it. The mechanics have replaced spark plugs, fuel guage, fuel filter, valve idle air control, vapor Read details...
Consumer was traveling approximately 45mph on dry roads another vehicle cut in front trying not to hit vehicle. Consumer hit two parked cars instead. Airbags in front didn't deploy. Manufacturer referred consuemr to a Ford dealer. Vehicle has a fuel injection switch that cut vehicle off. Read details...