1991 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 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.

• 93V057000Apr 15, 199391,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module
  Covers: Ford Escort 1991, Mercury Tracer 1991

  Reported issue: The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.

  Possible consequence: The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.

  Remedy: If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution…

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• 92V117000Aug 19, 199222,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Ford Escort 1991–1992, Mercury Tracer 1991

  Reported issue: Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.

  Possible consequence: Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Install a new fuel pump sending assembly.

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• 90V076000Apr 17, 19906,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
  Covers: Ford Escort 1991

  Reported issue: Interference occur between bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal.

  Possible consequence: This could cause the accelerator pedal to stick at the wide open throttle position and result in loss of control with the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Cut off extra length of bolt that protrudes above surface of weld nut to prevent interference.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA94002Fuel pump wiring shortageClosed · Jan 28, 1994
• PE93076Fuel pump wiring shortageClosed · Sep 3, 1993
• EA93007Inadvert. Steering lockupClosed · Feb 26, 1993
• PE92082Inadver. Steering lockupClosed · Oct 6, 1992
• EA92012Fuel tank leakageClosed · Apr 15, 1992
• PE91150Fuel tank leakageClosed · Dec 3, 1991

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