Recall 89V170000: 1985–1987 Mercury Lynx and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 13, 1989

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

1,375,500vehicles

Model years

1985–1987

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

The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.

Possible consequence

This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.

Remedy

Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Ford Escort26 complaints
• 1986 Ford Escort45 complaints
• 1987 Ford Escort56 complaints
• 1985 Mercury Lynx5 complaints
• 1986 Mercury Lynx5 complaints
• 1987 Mercury Lynx4 complaints