NHTSA Recall #88V193000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
550 Escorts recalled
1983 FORD ESCORT -- The diaphragm material of the mechanical fuel pumps may deteriorate and allow the diaphragm to rupture.
Fuel pumped through the ruptured diaphragm and out ofthe vent opening could result in a fire.
Install new mechanical fuel pumps with improved diaphragm material and revise wiring for electric fuel pump circuits. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V193000 »
NHTSA Recall #85V067000 SEAT BELTS:REAR
515,000 Escorts recalled
1983 FORD ESCORT -- 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.
A clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V067000 »
NHTSA Recall #84V071000 SEATS
261,400 Escorts recalled
1983 FORD ESCORT -- Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.
Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V071000 »
NHTSA Recall #83V063000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
610,000 Escorts recalled
1983 FORD ESCORT -- Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #83V063000 »
NHTSA Recall #82V088000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
2,800 Escorts recalled
1983 FORD ESCORT -- During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. The involved vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 301, "Fuel System Integrity".
Dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #82V088000 »