Complaints
222
Crashes
7
Fires
20
Injuries
13
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:39,000 mi
#218 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:39,000 mi
Fires:5
#314 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:111,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 21 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 18 | — | 5 | 39,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 14 | 3 | — | 111,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 8 | — | 3 | 135,120 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | — | 1 | 114,946 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | 136,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 76,365 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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