NHTSA Recall #89V095000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
481,049 Escorts recalled
1984 FORD ESCORT -- 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.
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models). For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V095000 »
NHTSA Recall #84V123000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
14,998 Escorts recalled
1984 FORD ESCORT -- The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket. Normal engine movements may cause the bracket to rub against the brake line.
The brake line will be inspected and rerouted if necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #84V123000 »
NHTSA Recall #83V134000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
530,000 Escorts recalled
1984 FORD ESCORT -- The bolts that attach the D-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages".
Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #83V134000 »