- The problem
- The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing.
- The risk
- This can result in loss of vehicle steering control andan accident.
- The fix
- Dana will pay for replacement and labor costs of the adjustment pin without charge to the installing facility and the vehicle owner. These pins should be replaced by a ford original equipment pin assembly. Owner or installer inquiries concerning this recall campaign should contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Ford Escort Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Escort have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 1994 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Escort year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 Ford Escort recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.Fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- The fix
- INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.
- The problem
- The stop lamp switches could intermittently malfunction resulting in the stop lamps not illuminating when the brakes are applied.
- The risk
- This could result in following motorists not beingsignaled that the vehicle is braking, and could result in a collision.
- The fix
- REPLACE THE FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCHES.
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Ford Escort: every year compared
All Escort years1992 Ford Escort vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Ford Escort | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 320 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Ford Aerostar | 318 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1992 Ford Econoline | 208 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Ford Bronco | 39 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1992 Ford Club Wagon | 15 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1992 Ford Bronco II | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1992 Ford B700 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Escort
Does the 1992 Ford Escort have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1992 Ford Escort: front (June 1994); fuel system, gasoline (August 1992); switch (July 1992). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1992 Ford Escort had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 Ford Escort a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford Escort year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Escort years have the most complaints?
2001 (99), 2002 (88). See every Ford Escort year compared.
What should I do if my 1992 Ford Escort has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data