1988 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Ford Escort 1988–1990, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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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

• PE92054Headlamp failuresClosed · Jun 18, 1992
• PE90063Safety belt d-ringClosed · Mar 21, 1990
• PE89143Passive belt failureClosed · Jul 18, 1989
• EA88038Rear safety belt fitClosed · Aug 29, 1988
• DP88007Rear seat belt complianceClosed · Jan 11, 1988

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