MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford Escort

● Typical for this model
1992 Ford Escort
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:44.231Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Escort Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 21 complaints 1984 1985: 26 complaints 1986: 46 complaints 1987: 59 complaints 1987 1988: 148 complaints 1989: 152 complaints 1990: 104 complaints 1990 1991: 335 complaints 1992: 166 complaints 1992 1993: 383 complaints 1993 1994: 289 complaints 1995: 576 complaints 1996: 205 complaints 1996 1997: 543 complaints 1998: 375 complaints 1999: 325 complaints 1999 2000: 98 complaints 2001: 68 complaints 2002: 33 complaints 2002 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1992: 166 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19824
19837
198421
198526
198646
198759
1988148
1989152
1990104
1991335
1992166
1993383
1994289
1995576
1996205
1997543
1998375
1999325
200098
200168
200233
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE THERE WAS THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING AND SOON AFTER, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE DEFROSTER VENTS. VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND SMOKING QUIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030307

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 22%

22% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 17%

17% of complaints: seat belts — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE HIT TREE; DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS AND LAP BELT DID NOT HOLD. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950427

DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT HOLD UPON IMPACT; DRIVER FELL FORWARD; VEHICLE WAS REARENDED DURING BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950421

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

CRASH FIRE
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WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT 1ST TIME, ALMOST HIT A PERSON 2ND TIME, REPLACE THROTTLE SENSOR/IDLE SPEED CONTROL. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950403

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920918 — exterior lighting

THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES COULD INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN THE STOP LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCHES.

Campaign 92V103000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19921106 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 92V117000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940128 — EA (closed 19950131)

FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE

R 19940531 — suspension

THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.

Remedy: 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 ASSE

Campaign 94E019000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Ford Escort — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (41 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V103000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V117000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94E019000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2002 ▲ 1986 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1997 ■ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Ford Escort reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Escort is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Escort?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Escort have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.