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Ford Escort Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 21, 1985 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
515000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 21, 1985
Model Affected:
1983 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY ALLOW TWISTED WEBBING TO ENTER THE RETRACTOR HOUSING AND JAM THE RETRACTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED RETRACTOR WOULD INTERFERE WITH WEBBING RETRACTION AND WITHDRAWAL. THIS WILL DISCOURAGE SEAT BELT USAGE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
Units Affected:
515000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 15, 1984 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
261400
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 15, 1984
Model Affected:
1983 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
Units Affected:
261400
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1983 |
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
610000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1983
Model Affected:
1983 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Consequence:
Remedy:
ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
Units Affected:
610000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
SEP 16, 1982 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
2800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 16, 1982
Model Affected:
1983 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
DURING A CRASH BARRIER TEST, THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK AND THE METAL FILLER PIPE VENT TUBE WAS CUT, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRACE BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THE BODY SIDE RAIL TO IMPROVE FUEL TANK IMPACT RESISTANCE.
Units Affected:
2800
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 19, 1988 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
550
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 19, 1988
Model Affected:
1983 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
THE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL OF THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW THE DIAPHRAGM TO RUPTURE.
Consequence:
FUEL PUMPED THROUGH THE RUPTURED DIAPHRAGM AND OUT OFTHE VENT OPENING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL AND REVISE WIRING FOR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CIRCUITS.
Units Affected:
550
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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