1999 Ford Escort Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 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.

• 99V276000Oct 12, 1999106 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator
  Covers: Ford Escort 1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the s/r option. The s/r option includes, among other features, a 5-speed manual transmission. On these vehicles, the transmission shift pattern is not displayed in the occupant compartment in view of the driver. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

  Possible consequence: The driver may not be aware of the transmission position of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an adhesive backed plaque containing the shift pattern, along with materials and instructions for locating and affixing the plaque to the vehicle center console, just forward of the shift lever. Owners will also be advised that their dealer can affix the plaque if they prefer.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• DP01001Air bag non-deploymentClosed · Apr 19, 2001

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