Recall 85V067000: 1982–1983 Mercury Lynx and 1 other model
- Report received
- May 21, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 515,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1982–1983
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
Rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor. Consequence of defect: a jammed retractor would interfere with webbing retraction and withdrawal. This will discourage seat belt usage.
Remedy
A clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Ford Escort4 complaints
- 1983 Ford Escort7 complaints
- 1982 Mercury Lynx3 complaints
- 1983 Mercury Lynx4 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.