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1983 Ford Escort Recalls
Read 1983 Ford Escort recall reports, with detailed explanations of the car defects, problems, and solutions from the manufacturer. There are 5 recalls listed for this Hatchback so don’t wait until the worst case scenario has happened! Be sure to check the latest 1983 Ford Escort recalls on a regular basis.
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MAY 21, 1985
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Recall ID# 74296
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SEAT BELTS:REAR
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.
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MAY 21, 1985
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Recall ID# 74296
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Recall Reason
SEAT BELTS:REAR
Recall Date
MAY 21, 1985
Model Affected
ESCORT
Potential Units Affected
515000
Recall 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
Remedy
A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
JUN 15, 1984
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Recall ID# 62802
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SEATS
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
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JUN 15, 1984
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Recall ID# 62802
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Recall Reason
SEATS
Recall Date
JUN 15, 1984
Model Affected
ESCORT
Potential Units Affected
261400
Recall Summary
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Consequence
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
JUN 22, 1983
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Recall ID# 53420
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
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JUN 22, 1983
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Recall ID# 53420
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Recall Reason
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Date
JUN 22, 1983
Model Affected
ESCORT
Potential Units Affected
610000
Recall Summary
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Consequence
Remedy
ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
SEP 16, 1982
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Recall ID# 33456
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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".
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SEP 16, 1982
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Recall ID# 33456
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Recall Reason
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Recall Date
SEP 16, 1982
Model Affected
ESCORT
Potential Units Affected
2800
Recall Summary
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".
Consequence
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRACE BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THE BODY SIDE RAIL TO IMPROVE FUEL TANK IMPACT RESISTANCE.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEC 19, 1988
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Recall ID# 23608
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL OF THE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DETERIORATE AND ALLOW THE DIAPHRAGM TO RUPTURE.
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DEC 19, 1988
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Recall ID# 23608
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Recall Reason
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Date
DEC 19, 1988
Model Affected
ESCORT
Potential Units Affected
550
Recall Summary
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.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL AND REVISE WIRING FOR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP CIRCUITS.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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