Recall 89V174000: 1990 Ford Escort
- Report received
- Oct 13, 1989
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 3,300vehicles
- Model years
- 1990
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
Special primer that promotes the bonding of a urethane adhesive to the glass was not applied to the windshields before installation.
Possible consequence
Omission of the primer could cause the windshield not tobe properly adhered to body, and vehicle would not comply with fmvss 212.
Remedy
Remove and properly install windshield using special primer.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1990 Ford Escort101 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.