Recall 99V276000: 1999 Ford Escort

Report received

Oct 12, 1999

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

106vehicles

Model years

1999

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

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the s/r option. The s/r option includes, among other features, a 5-speed manual transmission. On these vehicles, the transmission shift pattern is not displayed in the occupant compartment in view of the driver. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Possible consequence

The driver may not be aware of the transmission position of the vehicle.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with an adhesive backed plaque containing the shift pattern, along with materials and instructions for locating and affixing the plaque to the vehicle center console, just forward of the shift lever. Owners will also be advised that their dealer can affix the plaque if they prefer.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Ford Escort325 complaints