'91 Ford Escort Recalls
| Recall Date: |
AUG 19, 1992 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
22000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 19, 1992
Model Affected:
1991 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence:
SHOULD A CRACK DEVELOP, FUEL VAPOR CAN ESCAPE FROM THETANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACK.FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.
Potential Units Affected:
22000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
APR 17, 1990 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
6000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 17, 1990
Model Affected:
1991 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
INTERFERENCE OCCUR BETWEEN BOLT THAT SECURES A FUEL LINE SHIELD TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
CUT OFF EXTRA LENGTH OF BOLT THAT PROTRUDES ABOVE SURFACE OF WELD NUT TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.
Potential Units Affected:
6000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
APR 15, 1993 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
91000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 15, 1993
Model Affected:
1991 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence:
THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
IF ONE OR BOTH OF THE ROLL PINS ARE MISSING OR NOT FULLY INSERTED, THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE DOOR-LOCKS AND THE LIFTGATE OR DECK-LID LOCKS SO THAT KEY COMPATIBILITY IS MAINTAINED. IF BOTH PINS ARE PRESENT AND FULLY INSERTED, A PLASTIC SNAP-ON SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED AS A PRECAUTION TO PREVENT THE ROLL PINS FROM COMING OUT.
Potential Units Affected:
91000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 02, 1994 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Model Affected: |
ESCORT |
| Potential Units Affected: |
919
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 02, 1994
Model Affected:
1991 FORD ESCORT
Summary:
THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER OR INSTALLER INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN SHOULD CONTACT DANA SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-248-9606.
Potential Units Affected:
919
Notes:
DANA CORPORATION