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Escort

12 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

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Ford Escort

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  1. LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE

    R/2002/105 · 30 Jul 2002

    30 Jul 2002

    Defect

    The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified drive pulley to the affected vehicles.

    Build window

    Built 13 Aug 2001 – 24 Sep 2001

    ~2,858 vehicles affected

  2. UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG

    R/1998/037 · 9 Jun 1998

    9 Jun 1998

    Defect

    Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag

    Build window

    Built 1 Aug 1996 – 28 Feb 1998

    ~15,780 vehicles affected

  3. FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    R/1996/022 · 23 Jan 1996

    23 Jan 1996

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may cease to provide vacuum assistance. Should this occur greater brake pedal pressure would be needed and stopping distances may be increased.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Ford dealers to have the brake pump manufacturing codes checked. Vacuum pumps within certain ranges will be replaced with new units. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/081 and includes all the vehicles alrea

    Build window

    From 19 Jun 1995

    ~56,864 vehicles affected

  4. POSSIBILITY OF REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS BEING INSECURE

    R/1995/076 · 15 Nov 1995

    15 Nov 1995

    Defect

    It is possible that the two bolts securing the rear brake cylinder to the brake back plate may not have been fully tightened. If the bolts were to come loose the efficiency of that brake circuit could be impaired.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification.

    Build window

    Built 15 Apr 1995 – 22 May 1995

    ~11,760 vehicles affected

  5. CHAFING OF BRAKE HOSES

    R/1995/061 · 29 Sep 1995

    29 Sep 1995

    Defect

    The hydraulic hoses to the rear brake calipers may have been incorrectly routed. This could result in contact between the hose and the suspension system with consequent damage to the hose.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses. Any damaged hoses will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 1994 – 30 Jul 1995

    ~364 vehicles affected

  6. INCORRECTLY RATED TYRES

    R/1995/050 · 24 Jul 1995

    24 Jul 1995

    Defect

    S maximum speed rated tyres have been fitted. As the vehicle maximum capability exceeds the maximum speed rating of the S rated tyre vehicle stability could be adversely affected on a vehicle travelling in excess of the speed rating.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the tyres with T maximum speed rated examples.

    Build window

    Built 6 Mar 1995 – 7 Mar 1995

    ~18 vehicles affected

  7. EXHAUST DOWNPIPE MAY MOVE AND CONTACT WIRING LOOM

    R/1994/009 · 23 May 1994

    23 May 1994

    Defect

    It is possible that the exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.

    Build window

    Built 1 Aug 1992 – 31 Oct 1993

    ~17,556 vehicles affected

  8. TAILGATE STRUT BRACKETS MAY BEND.

    R/1993/060 · 27 Sep 1993

    27 Sep 1993

    Defect

    There is a possibility that one or both of the brackets which attach the tailgate struts to the body 'C' pillars may bend allowing the strut to detach. This could permit the tailgate to close unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent.

    Build window

    Built 1 Feb 1990 – 30 Jul 1990

    ~23,485 vehicles affected

  9. FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS

    R/1993/009 · 21 Jan 1993

    21 Jan 1993

    Defect

    A small number of subject vehicles may have been equipped with front brake discs of insufficient metal thickness. This could adversely affect braking performance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the front brake discs. Where any disc does not meet the manufacturers dimensional specification both front discs will be renewed.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1993 – 16 Jan 1993

    ~769 vehicles affected

  10. INSECURITY OF FRONT TOWING EYE

    R/1992/059 · 19 Oct 1992

    19 Oct 1992

    Defect

    The welds securing the front towing eye to its mounting bracket are not to specification and can result in detachment of the eye when the vehicle is under tow.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the welds which secure the front towing eye. Where these are not to specification the welds will be reworked as per the manufacturers instructions.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 1990 – 31 Mar 1991

    ~86,584 vehicles affected

  11. BRAKE PIPES CHAFING

    R/1992/038 · 30 Jun 1992

    30 Jun 1992

    Defect

    It is possible that certain brake pipes may not be secured to the vehicle underbody and may chafe on the front stabiliser bar. This could result in loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles. Re-route and secure the subject brake pipes using additional clips. Damaged brake pipes will be replaced where required

    Build window

    Built 1 Jul 1990 – 6 Apr 1992

    ~2,041 vehicles affected

  12. FRACTURE OF HORN BRACKET

    R/1992/018 · 14 May 1992

    14 May 1992

    Defect

    The mounting bracket for the dual horns may fracture and allow the horns to fall from the vehicle. As well as presenting a possible hazard to other traffic this could result in the steering being momentarily affected should the vehicle run over the

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 1990 – 5 Jun 1991

    ~3,007 vehicles affected

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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

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