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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Escort fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1996 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 052001

Escort

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on road and running over some deris on floor fuel line was punctured, and consumer had to pull over. Then noticed that fuel lines were not made out of metal, but plastic.

- Leesburgh, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 012000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. Engine light stays on & the vehicle won't pass inspection if the dealer can't find out what was wrong with it. There were gas smells coming from hatchback. However, dealer couldn't determine were it was coming from. As of this date 9-13-00 engine light still on, consumer replaced oxygen sensor, timing belt and water pump. Kink was found in gas line caused smell coming from front of the car. Bracket off of motor mount.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 152000

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Possible fuel line failure caused fuel to leak.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 211999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Engine check light comes on, indicating brake failure and leaking fuel line. Light still on after brake cylinder repair.

- Eastern, PA, USA

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