1984 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Ford Escort. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 89V095000Jun 12, 1989481,049 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  Covers: Ford Escort 1984–1985, Mercury Lynx 1984–1985, Ford EXP 1984

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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).

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• 84V123000Oct 10, 198414,998 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford Escort 1984, Mercury Lynx 1984

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 83V134000Dec 20, 1983530,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Escort 1984, Mercury Marquis 1984, Ford Bronco II 1984 +15 more

  Reported issue: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA88038Rear safety belt fitClosed · Aug 29, 1988
• DP88007Rear seat belt complianceClosed · Jan 11, 1988
• PE87028STALLINGClosed · May 1, 1987
• EA87005FIRESClosed · Dec 1, 1986
• DP86016STALLINGClosed · Jul 24, 1986
• EA86010Seatback failureClosed · Mar 26, 1986

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