NHTSA Campaign #94E019000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

JUNE 02
1994

919 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD ESCORT -- The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing.

This can result in loss of vehicle steering control andan accident.

Dana will pay for replacement and labor costs of the adjustment pin without charge to the installing facility and the vehicle owner. These pins should be replaced by a Ford original equipment pin assembly. Owner or installer inquiries concerning this recall campaign should contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #94E019000 »

NHTSA Campaign #93V057000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

APRIL 15
1993

91,000 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD ESCORT -- The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.

The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.

If one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution to prevent the roll pins from coming out. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V057000 »

NHTSA Campaign #92V117000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

AUGUST 19
1992

22,000 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD ESCORT -- Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.

Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Install a new fuel pump sending assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V117000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V076000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

APRIL 17
1990

6,000 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD ESCORT -- Interference occur between bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal.

This could cause the accelerator pedal to stick at the wide open throttle position and result in loss of control with the risk of a vehicle accident.

Cut off extra length of bolt that protrudes above surface of weld nut to prevent interference. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V076000 »