1999 Ford Escort Recalls

What To Do If Your Escort Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1999 Escort take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1999 Escort Recalls

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT Recall for 1999 Ford Escort

  • Recall Announced JULY 12 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04E048000
  • Number Affected 388

  Summary: Certain TRW driver's side seat belts manufactured on December 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 Ford Escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles, Ford's P/N F7cz54611B09aac. The seat belt assemblies exhibit a no-lock condition which does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.

  Consequence: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of personal injury.

  Fix: TRW will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2004.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04E048000 »

• POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR Recall for 1999 Ford Escort

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 12 1999
  • NHTSA Reference #99V276000
  • Number Affected 106

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with the S/R option. The S/R option includes, among other features, a 5-speed manual transmission. On these vehicles, the transmission shift pattern is not displayed in the occupant compartment in view of the driver. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, And Transmission Braking Effect."

  Consequence: The driver may not be aware of the transmission position of the vehicle.

  Fix: Owners will be provided with an adhesive backed plaque containing the shift pattern, along with materials and instructions for locating and affixing the plaque to the vehicle center console, just forward of the shift lever. Owners will also be advised that their dealer can affix the plaque if they prefer.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V276000 »