Recall campaign83V063000
Recall 83V063000: 1981–1983 Ford Escort and 2 other models
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Report received
- Jun 22, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 610,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1981–1983
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
Remedy
Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Ford Escort1 complaints
- 1982 Ford Escort4 complaints
- 1983 Ford Escort7 complaints
- 1982 Ford EXP0 complaints
- 1983 Ford EXP0 complaints
- 1981 Mercury Lynx0 complaints
- 1982 Mercury Lynx3 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Lynx4 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.