1995 Ford Escort Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Ford Escort, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (61% of reports).
- 129fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 79 of 129 complaints (61%)
- Heat shield: mentioned in 22 of 129 complaints (17%)
- Gasoline storage: mentioned in 9 of 129 complaints (7%)
- Smelled gas: mentioned in 8 of 129 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Escort fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Escort | 1 | 1% | 19,000 |
| 2000 Escort | 2 | 2% | 36,855 |
| 1999 Escort | 13 | 4% | 48,890 |
| 1998 Escort | 19 | 5% | — |
| 1997 Escort | 13 | 2% | 96,000 |
| 1996 Escort | 8 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Escort | 129 | 22% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9l engines, built at the hermosillo assembly plant and originally sold or currently registered in arizona. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9l engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in nevada, florida, hawaii, texas, california, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, mississippi, oklahoma, alabama and arkansas. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, there was a fuel odor emitting inside the vehicle. In addition, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the heat shield and fuel…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, he began to smell a strong odor of fuel. Upon arriving at home, the contact inspected the vehicle and detected a crack in the fuel tank, along with a significant amount of fuel seepage around the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked or while driving he noticed that there was a leak in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised him to take it to a dealer and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Escorts have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1995 Ford Escort (22% of the 576 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Escort fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1995 Ford Escort?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 79 of 129 complaints, followed by “heat shield” (22).
Other 1995 Ford Escort problems
See all 1995 Ford Escort problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Escort years.