1984 Ford Escort Recalls
Base Hatchback
1984 Ford Escort Recall Record
Recall ID # 89V095000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Date:
JUN 12, 1989
Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Description
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).
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 83V134000 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Recall Date:
DEC 20, 1983
Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Description
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.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY