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 Belt Issues
Avg mileage:111,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
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 Belt Issues | 14 | 3 | — | 111,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 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 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 114,946 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 136,000 mi | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Brake 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 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
39,000
Seat Belt Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,000
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
135,120
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,946
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,000
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,365
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Ford Escort — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Ford Escort reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1992 Ford Escort has 222 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Ford Escort?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (21 complaints, avg 39,000 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (18 complaints, avg 39,000 mi); Seat Belt Issues (14 complaints, avg 111,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Ford Escort?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,955 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Ford Escort?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Ford Escort include 7 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Ford Escort have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Ford Escort as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Ford Escort?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Escort reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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