1984 FORD ESCORT
3 recalls, 27 complaints - 18 TSBs
89V095000 Jun 12, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect 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).
84V123000 Oct 10, 1984
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect 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".
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
9 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
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
Incident date: Sep 28, 2001
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
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 6, 2001
Incident date: 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
Incident date: Jul 1, 1988
VEHICLE FIRE. *DH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 2, 1996
Incident date: Feb 15, 1994
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
Incident date: Feb 25, 1993
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1990
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1990
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 26, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1987
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Jan 16, 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
Incident date: May 1, 1991
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
Incident date: Mar 7, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM HAS FAILED, DIFFICULT TO LATCH SEAT BELTS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: Mar 7, 1996
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM HAS FAILED, DIFFICULT TO LATCH SEAT BELTS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 21, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 21, 1996
Incident date: Jan 24, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
CRACKED ENGINE GASKET PRIOR TO RECALL (89V-095). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Apr 18, 1995
VEHICLE FIRE, 2ND VEHICLE FROM 489423. *TW
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Dec 2, 1994
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 23, 1995
Incident date: 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
Incident date: 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
Incident date: 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).
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 FORD ESCORT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 28.0 | 39.0 | 32.0 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 27.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 35.0 | 47.0 | 39.0 | Diesel | $2,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 31.0 | 39.0 | 34.0 | Diesel | $2,350 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 26.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd | 23.0 | 32.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 21.0 | 27.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 21.0 | 30.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd | 31.0 | 39.0 | 34.0 | Diesel | $2,350 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 FORD ESCORT
18 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95161
Aug 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
SFA/94L01
Mar 1, 1995
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L01
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L01
Mar 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L01
Mar 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L01
Mar 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
SFA/94L01
Mar 1, 1995
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD ESCORT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA02008
Opened: Jun 10, 2002 , Closed: Dec 11, 2002
WATER INTRUSION INTO AIRBAG MONITOR
BY LETTER OF DECEMBER 6, 2002, FORD NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL ON ALL 1997 FORD ESCORT AND MERCURY TRACER VEHICLES.FORD FOUND THAT ELECTRICAL SHORTING OF THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM)DUE TO LIQUID INTRUSION OF WATER OR ENGINE COOLANT CAN OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VE... Read more
PE02010
Opened: Jan 30, 2002 , Closed: Jun 10, 2002
INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR WATER
DP01001
Opened: Apr 19, 2001 , Closed: Nov 1, 2001
AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT
RQ97010
Opened: Sep 11, 1997 , Closed: May 22, 2000
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
There is no summary currently available
EA95002
Opened: Feb 24, 1995 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN
ELECTRICAL FIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN.
PE94089
Opened: Nov 25, 1994 , Closed: Mar 24, 1995
FRONT BRAKE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE94078
Opened: Nov 4, 1994 , Closed: Feb 24, 1995
FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN
There is no summary currently available
EA94002
Opened: Jan 28, 1994 , Closed: Jan 31, 1995
FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE93076
Opened: Sep 3, 1993 , Closed: Jan 28, 1994
FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA93007
Opened: Feb 26, 1993 , Closed: Apr 26, 1993
INADVERT. STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE92082
Opened: Oct 6, 1992 , Closed: Feb 26, 1993
INADVER. STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
EA92012
Opened: Apr 15, 1992 , Closed: Sep 17, 1992
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE91150
Opened: Dec 3, 1991 , Closed: Apr 15, 1992
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE91025
Opened: Dec 17, 1990 , Closed: Apr 10, 1991
FUEL PUMP FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP91003
Opened: Nov 29, 1990 , Closed: Jan 31, 1991
ENGINE STALLING
ENGINE STALLING
PE90063
Opened: Mar 21, 1990 , Closed: Jul 31, 1990
SAFETY BELT D-RING
There is no summary currently available
EA90008
Opened: Dec 27, 1989 , Closed: Dec 31, 1991
FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINT
WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS WHICH ALLEGE A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.ADDITIONAL REPORTS ALLEGE THAT THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO RESTRAIN/ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT DURING AN ACCIDENT
PE89143
Opened: Jul 18, 1989 , Closed: Dec 27, 1989
PASSIVE BELT FAILURE
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EA88038
Opened: Aug 29, 1988 , Closed: May 11, 1990
REAR SAFETY BELT FIT
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PE88046
Opened: Apr 15, 1988 , Closed: Jul 11, 1988
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
SUMMARY: HEADLAMP SWITCH RETAINING BEZEL CRACKS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO REMAIN ON AND OCCASIONALLY FLICKER OFF. FORD HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, ARTICLE # 87-11-8, TO REPLACE THE FAULTY BEZEL WITH AN IMPROVED PART.CONCLUSIONS: THE PE SHOULD BE CLOSED IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SAFETY RELATED D... Read more
DP88007
Opened: Jan 11, 1988 , Closed: Aug 24, 1988
REAR SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE
REAR SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE
EA87023
Opened: Sep 24, 1987 , Closed: Nov 16, 1989
SEAT TRACKS
SUMMARY: A FRACTURED FRONT SEAT TRACK RECEIVED FROM AN ESCORT OWNER SHOWSTHAT METAL FATIGUE OCCURRED WHICH COULD CAUSE PARTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT.ANOTHER OWNER SENT PICTURES SHOWING FRACTURE AT THE SAME LOCATION. TENOF THE EIGHTEEN ODI COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED IN THE PAST FOUR MONTHS.MANUFACT... Read more
DP87032
Opened: Sep 3, 1987 , Closed: Apr 27, 1988
WINDOW SHATTERING
WINDOW SHATTERING
PE87028
Opened: May 1, 1987 , Closed: Jan 21, 1988
STALLING
NO SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS BEEN DETECTED.===
PE87026
Opened: Apr 28, 1987 , Closed: Sep 24, 1987
SEAT TRACK FAILURE
SUMMARY: A FRACTURED FRONT SEAT TRACK RECEIVED FROM AN ESCORT OWNER SHOWSTHAT METAL FATIGUE OCCURRED WHICH COULD CAUSE PARTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT.ANOTHER OWNER SENT PICTURES SHOWING FRACTURE AT THE SAME LOCATION. TENOF THE EIGHTEEN ODI COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED IN THE PAST FOUR MONTHS.MANUFACT... Read more
EA87005
Opened: Dec 1, 1986 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE ALLEGED FIRES RESULT FROMA VARIETY OF CAUSES.FIRE RATE REMAINS ABOUT THE SAME DESPITE MAJORCHANGES WITH 85-1/2 MODELS.IT BELIEVES THAT THE FIRE RATE IS LESS THANINDUSTRY AVERAGE.MFGR REQUEST COPIES OF SPECIFIC FIRE REPORTS FOR TRENDANALYSIS.ANALYSIS:SEVER... Read more
DP86016
Opened: Jul 24, 1986 , Closed: Aug 7, 1986
STALLING
STALLING
PE86048
Opened: Apr 23, 1986 , Closed: Dec 1, 1986
FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE ALLEGED FIRES RESULT FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF CAUSES, WITH THE REPORTEDRATES OF FIRES FOR 1984-85 MODELS VERSUS THE 85 1/2 MODELS REMAININGAPPROXIMATELY THE SAME.THESE RATES ARE SIGNIFIGANTLY LESS THAN THEINDUSTRY AVERAGE FOR NON-COLLISION VEHICLE FIRES AS ... Read more
EA86010
Opened: Mar 26, 1986 , Closed: Jul 28, 1989
SEATBACK FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:FORD BELIEVES THAT THE AL-LEGED DEFECT ONLY OCCURS IN A SMALL NUMBER OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ANDRECALLED ABOUT 195,732 1984 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES IN JUNE 1986.ANALYSIS: VEHICLES POTENTIALLY INVOLVED INCLUDE TEMPO/TOPAZ, ESCORT/LYNX/EXP, MUSTANG/CAPRI, LTD/MARQ... Read more
DP85009
Opened: Jan 29, 1985 , Closed: Feb 27, 1985
FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS
FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS
DP84017
Opened: May 30, 1984 , Closed: Sep 10, 1984
STALLING AND CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONS
STALLING AND CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONS
DP84009
Opened: Jan 16, 1984 , Closed: Jul 17, 1984
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
EA83013
Opened: Mar 23, 1983 , Closed: Jan 26, 1989
FRONT SEATBACK FAILURE
STATUS: DISCUSSING WITH CANADA.===
DP83004
Opened: Nov 9, 1982 , Closed: Mar 10, 1983
FUMES AND DUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FUMES AND DUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FORD ESCORT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD ESCORT across all model years (1981, 2003).
64
Total Recalls
5,063
Total Complaints
34
Investigations
629
Reported Crashes
613
Reported Fires
26
Reported Deaths
FORD ESCORT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 41 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 85 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 128 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 413 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 470 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 729 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 257 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 725 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 351 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 480 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 222 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 413 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 128 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 199 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 206 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 65 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 1984 (current) | 3 | 27 | |
| 1983 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 10 | 2 | View |