NHTSA Recall #89V170000 SEATS
1,375,500 Escorts recalled
1986 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 #87V139000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
3,600,000 Escorts recalled
1986 FORD ESCORT -- Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V139000 »