1984 FORD ESCORT

3 recalls — 27 complaints

89V095000 Jun 12, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Remedy: REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS (1984 MODELS); REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS (1985 MODELS).
481,049 vehicles affected
84V123000 Oct 10, 1984
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Remedy: THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED AND REROUTED IF NECESSARY.
14,998 vehicles affected
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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".
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
530,000 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Apr 17, 2003
WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED THERE WAS A DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER HAD TO SLAM ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE CARBONATED UP. *NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Feb 28, 2003
THE SEAT BELT BROKE, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE ISSUE, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS NEVER INFORMED.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Jan 14, 2003
VACUUM PUMP (BRAKES) HOUSING IS BROKEN AND PUMP DOES NOT WORK. CONTACTED FORD IN SEPT 2001 BUT HAVE HAD NO SUCCESS IN THEM HELPING TO LOCATE THIS PART. NO SALVAGE YARD OR AUTO PARTS STORE HAS IT. CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BUT IT WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH BRAKES IN THIS CONDITION.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Sep 7, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT JUST STOPPED RUNNING WITHOUTWARNING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS THE IGNITION. WHEN THE TFI OVERHEATED IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT CONNECT. PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AND WILL NOT GO UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Sep 7, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT JUST STOPPED RUNNING WITHOUTWARNING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS THE IGNITION. WHEN THE TFI OVERHEATED IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP RUNNING. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT CONNECT. PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AND WILL NOT GO UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 6, 2001
NHTSA RECALL# 09V095000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 89S66. CONSUMER GOT A RECALL NOTICE ON VEHICLE, AND DEALER DIDN'T HAVE PARTS. ALSO, DEALER WILL PUT ANOTHER ENGINE IN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, BUT CONSUMER HAD TO PAY 1300.00 OUT OF POCKET FOR EXHAUST THAT GOES WITH ENGINE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 3, 1997
RECALL 89V095000; ENGINE GASKETS; WHEN THE RECALL WAS ISSUED GILBERT TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO KENDALL MOTORS. KENDALL MOTORS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THER WAS NO PROBLEM. NOW THER IS A LEAKAGE COMING AND CAUSED BY THE RECALLED PART AND KENDALL MOTORS WILL NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jul 11, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE. *DH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jul 2, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 1, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 2, 1996
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 2, 1996
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 26, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 23, 1996
VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY, DRIVER SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, TRIED TO RESTART AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 19, 1996
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 18, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR AN IT DIED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 18, 1996
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING CAR AN IT DIED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Mar 7, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM HAS FAILED, DIFFICULT TO LATCH SEAT BELTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Mar 7, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM HAS FAILED, DIFFICULT TO LATCH SEAT BELTS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Feb 21, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Feb 21, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 16, 1995
CRACKED ENGINE GASKET PRIOR TO RECALL (89V-095). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 6, 1995
VEHICLE FIRE, 2ND VEHICLE FROM 489423. *TW
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jun 15, 1995
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 23, 1995
PLASTIC SLEEVE COVERING FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED, BROKEN PIECES FELL IN THE LATCHING MECHANISM. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 20, 1995
CAR HAS A CRACKED ENGINE HEAD WHICH IS CAUSING FUMES TO COME OUT THE BACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 20, 1995
ENGINE HEAD/CYLINDER ROCKER ARM COVER GASKET SPLIT CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK PRIOR TO RECALL, ALSO FUMES EMMINATED OUT OF THE BACK (89V-095).