1984 FORD ESCORT Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 83V134000 on 01/10/1984
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 11/30/1983
- Affected:
- 530,000
- Defect:
- The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
- Correction:
- Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained.
- Campaign:
- 84V123000 on 11/06/1984
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1983 - 05/31/1984
- Affected:
- 14,998
- Defect:
- The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket. normal engine movements may cause the bracket to rub against the brake line.
- Correction:
- The brake line will be inspected and rerouted if necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injectionand turbo 1.6 liter engines.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: if the brake line wears enough that brake fluid leaksfrom the line, the vehicle stopping distance may increase. the deterioration inbraking performance from a fluid leak could result in an accident.note: the brake warning light should alert driver to fluid loss. increasedbrake pedal travel or spongy brake pedal action may also occur.
- Campaign:
- 89V095000 on 08/02/1989
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 07/31/1985
- Affected:
- 481,049
- Defect:
- External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
- Consequence:
- Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
- Correction:
- Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).
- Notes:
- System:engine/cylinder heads, rocker arm cover gaskets.vehicle description:passenger cars with 1.6l and 1.9l engines.
1984 FORD ESCORT TSBs (13)
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- 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:
- 96246
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9874
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *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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