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Ford Escort Recalls
| Recall Date: |
DEC 20, 1983 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
530000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 20, 1983
Model Affected:
1984 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Units Affected:
530000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
OCT 10, 1984 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
14998
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 10, 1984
Model Affected:
1984 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
THE BRAKE LINE MAY BE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TO AN ENGINE BRACKET. NORMAL ENGINE MOVEMENTS MAY CAUSE THE BRACKET TO RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
Units Affected:
14998
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 12, 1989 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Units Affected: |
481049
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 12, 1989
Model Affected:
1984 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER (1984 MODELS) OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING (1985 MODELS) COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence:
ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
Units Affected:
481049
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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