Recall campaign84V071000
Recall 84V071000: 1981–1983 Ford Escort and 2 other models
Seats
- Report received
- Jun 15, 1984
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 261,400vehicles
- Model years
- 1981–1984
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
Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.
Remedy
Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.
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
- 1984 Ford Tempo14 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.