Recall campaign84V085000
Recall 84V085000: 1981 Ford Escort and 1 other model
Seats
- Report received
- Jul 18, 1984
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 80,034vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
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
Screw that connects the seat back frame to the recliner mechanism may break.
Remedy
The attachment screw on the driver"s seat will be replaced by one of a larger diameter.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Ford Escort1 complaints
- 1981 Mercury Lynx0 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.