1989 Ford Escort fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1989 Ford Escort — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Mhtsa#92-v-117-000: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. Consumer has the same problem. However,this vehicle was not recalled because year of manufacturing, 1989. *ak”
filed Jun 19, 2003
“Vehicle has an automatic fuel shut off switch. Previously, automatic shut off switch was not effectivet during an accident. Presently, two years later, the fuel is shut off switch shuts off by itself while the vehicle is moving. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak”
filed Oct 8, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Escort | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Escort | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Escort | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 Escort | 19 | 5% |
| 1997 Escort | 13 | 2% |
| 1996 Escort | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 Escort | 129 | 22% |
| 1994 Escort | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 Escort | 46 | 12% |
| 1992 Escort | 35 | 22% |
| 1991 Escort | 59 | 18% |
| 1990 Escort | 9 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.