1990 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 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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• 89V174000Oct 13, 19893,300 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Ford Escort 1990

  Reported issue: Special primer that promotes the bonding of a urethane adhesive to the glass was not applied to the windshields before installation.

  Possible consequence: Omission of the primer could cause the windshield not tobe properly adhered to body, and vehicle would not comply with fmvss 212.

  Remedy: Remove and properly install windshield using special primer.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA95002Fires in steering columnClosed · Feb 24, 1995
• PE94089Front brake firesClosed · Nov 25, 1994
• PE94078Fires in steering columnClosed · Nov 4, 1994

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