Recall 89V095000: 1984–1985 Ford Escort and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 12, 1989

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

481,049vehicles

Model years

1984–1985

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

External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.

Possible consequence

Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1984 Ford Escort21 complaints
• 1985 Ford Escort26 complaints
• 1984 Ford EXP0 complaints
• 1984 Mercury Lynx3 complaints
• 1985 Mercury Lynx5 complaints