NHTSA Recall #89V170000 SEATS
1,375,500 Escorts recalled
1985 FORD ESCORT -- The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.
This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.
Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V170000 »
NHTSA Recall #89V095000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
481,049 Escorts recalled
1985 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 #85V054000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10,000 Escorts recalled
1985 FORD ESCORT -- The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. Consequence of defect: A jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.
Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V054000 »