NHTSA Recall #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

APRIL 25
1996

7,900,000 Escorts recalled

1990 FORD ESCORT -- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Dealers will replace the ignition switch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »

NHTSA Recall #89V174000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

OCTOBER 13
1989

3,300 Escorts recalled

1990 FORD ESCORT -- Special primer that promotes the bonding of a urethane adhesive to the glass was not applied to the windshields before installation.

Omission of the primer could cause the windshield not tobe properly adhered to body, and vehicle would not comply with FMVSS 212.

Remove and properly install windshield using special primer. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V174000 »