1986 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 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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• 87V139000Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988, Mark VII 1986–1988 +18 more

  Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Possible consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

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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
• PE87028STALLINGClosed · May 1, 1987
• PE87026Seat track failureClosed · Apr 28, 1987
• EA87005FIRESClosed · Dec 1, 1986
• EA86010Seatback failureClosed · Mar 26, 1986

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