Ford Escort owners have reported 60 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel pump (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I purchased my se in November of 2006 with less than 83k miles on it. Three months after purchasing it, one of the head gaskets cracked. I had the head repaired, and less than two months after that the head cracked again. I had the engine replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Escort. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, there was a fuel odor emitting inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. Read details...
I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 Escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat repairs and faulty repairs. Read details...
The smell of gas fumes in the passenger compartment is subtle while the car is in motion. When the car idles the fumes increase in intensity. The dealer was unable to find the cause and claimed they did not experience the problem when they tested it. 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...