1993 Ford Escort Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · data through 07/12/2026

27Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints

7.1%Of all 379 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly ranks on this vehicle

SEAT BELTS55 · 14.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL46 · 12.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY27 · 7.1%

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE20 · 5.3%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION16 · 4.2%

Share of the 379 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1993 Ford Escort overview page.

What owners report

“SMELL OF GAS FUMES INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE; CHECKED UNDER VEHICLE AFTER SMELLING FUMES IN PARKING LOT; GAS WAS LEAKING FROM TOP OF GAS TANK; PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 819222 — filed 11/18/1997

“THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO GET FUEL TANK GASKET REPLACED. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE FROM SERVICE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FILL THE…”NHTSA complaint 812332 — filed 05/16/1997

“FUEL TANK NOT DESIGNED W/BAFFLES TO PREVENTS FUEL FROM MOVING AROUND ERRATICALLY.”NHTSA complaint 513336 — filed 12/30/1996

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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1993 Ford Escort have fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1993 Ford Escort: 27 of 379 complaints on file (7.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1993 Ford Escort have in total?

379 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 6 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.