1983 FORD ESCORT Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 82V088000 on 09/23/1982
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1982 - 07/31/1982
- Affected:
- 2,800
- Defect:
- During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. the involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank and filler bracket.consequences of defect: fuel leakage following an accident could result in avehicle fire and injuries to vehicle passengers.
- Campaign:
- 83V063000 on 07/07/1983
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1980 - 02/28/1983
- Affected:
- 610,000
- Defect:
- Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 84V071000 on 06/19/1984
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1980 - 07/31/1983
- Affected:
- 261,400
- Defect:
- Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 85V067000 on 05/30/1985
- Component:
- Seat belts:rear
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1982 - 07/31/1983
- Affected:
- 515,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 88V193000 on 12/29/1988
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1983 - 05/31/1983
- Affected:
- 550
- Defect:
- The diaphragm material of the mechanical fuel pumps may deteriorate and allow the diaphragm to rupture.
- Consequence:
- Fuel pumped through the ruptured diaphragm and out ofthe vent opening could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Install new mechanical fuel pumps with improved diaphragm material and revise wiring for electric fuel pump circuits.
- Notes:
- System: fuel pumps.vehicle description: passenger cars with specially equipped engines for methanolfuels.
1983 FORD ESCORT TSBs (8)
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- RC INDEX
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- SFA/94L01
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 95161
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
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