Ford Escort 1982
Model Escort made in 1982 by Ford got 5 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seats and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts.
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V045000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1981 to 03/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 113000 | 05/26/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/11/1982 | 05/17/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. if the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passengers vehicles equipped with optional airconditioning.system: air conditioner; motor, fan.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could result, possibly causing loss ofvehicle control, accident, and passenger injury.note: until the vehicle is serviced, the blower should be operated only in thehigh or low speeds. the a/c mode lever should be turned to the off positionif the blower becomes noisy or if a burning odor or smoke is noticed. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V063000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1980 to 03/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 610000 | 07/18/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/22/1983 | 07/08/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; two door.system: structure; door lock pillars.consequences of defect: door may not latch properly. in driving over roughroads the door could open, allowing passenger to fall from vehicle and becomeinjured. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V013000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1980 to 06/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 245000 | 04/08/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/17/1983 | 02/23/1983 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt is anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads. (the suspect area is not visible.) consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; station wagon models only.system: interior systems; front upper torso restraint (shoulder belt)anchorage.consequences of defect: in very severe front end collisions, the protectionafforded front seat occupants may be reduced.note: this recall should in no way discourage the use of the belts prior tohaving the defect corrected. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V067000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1982 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 515000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/21/1985 | 05/31/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor. consequence of defect: a jammed retractor would interfere with webbing retraction and withdrawal. this will discourage seat belt usage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars with floor mounted rear seat belt retractors. system: rear seat belt retractors. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V071000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1980 to 08/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 261400 | 08/14/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/15/1984 | 06/20/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with non-reclining frontseats.system: interior; front seat belts.consequences of defect: if seat belt is cut during impact, front passengerswill no longer be protected by safety belt, which could result in personalinjury.note: until the defect can be corrected, seat belts should be used as they doafford some protection. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| SFA/94L01 | 03/01/1995 | 3011600 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 95161 | 08/01/1995 | 45947 | Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| RC INDEX | 02/01/1983 | X | 69012 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP84009 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/16/1984 | 07/17/1984 | TIMING CHAIN FAILURE | ||
| Timing chain failure | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA83013 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/23/1983 | 01/26/1989 | FRONT SEATBACK FAILURE | 84V085000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP85009 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/29/1985 | 02/27/1985 | FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS | ||
| Failure of seat back securing bolts | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP84017 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/30/1984 | 09/10/1984 | STALLING AND CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONS | ||
| Stalling and carburetor malfunctions | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP83004 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/09/1982 | 03/10/1983 | FUMES AND DUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT | ||
| Fumes and dust in passenger compartment | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 10/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch locked up with key in it, would not release key. (second vehicle on 509613, 601627) | |||
| 06/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch fire. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| Underhood fire while parked in parking lot; vehicle totaled; cause unkown. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 02/10/1996 | |||
| Vehicle parked and suddenly burst into flames. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch locked up with key in it, would not release key. (second vehicle on 509613, 601627) | |||