1985 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1985 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.

• 89V170000Oct 13, 19891,375,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Ford Escort 1985–1987, Mercury Lynx 1985–1987

  Reported issue: The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.

  Possible consequence: This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.

  Remedy: Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary

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• 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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• 85V054000May 1, 198510,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford Escort 1985, Mercury Lynx 1985

  Reported issue: The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. Consequence of defect: a jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.

  Remedy: Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA88038Rear safety belt fitClosed · Aug 29, 1988
• DP88007Rear seat belt complianceClosed · Jan 11, 1988
• EA87023SEAT TRACKSClosed · Sep 24, 1987
• DP87032Window shatteringClosed · Sep 3, 1987
• PE87028STALLINGClosed · May 1, 1987
• PE87026Seat track failureClosed · Apr 28, 1987
• EA87005FIRESClosed · Dec 1, 1986
• PE86048FIRESClosed · Apr 23, 1986
• EA86010Seatback failureClosed · Mar 26, 1986

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