There have been 34 defect investigations conducted for the following Ford Escort model year vehicles.
1
Air bags defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jun. 10, 2002.
It was closed on Dec. 11, 2002.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
By letter of December 6, 2002, Ford notified the agency that it would conduct a safety recall on all 1997 Ford escort and Mercury tracer vehicles. Ford found that electrical shorting of the integrated air bag monitor (iabm)due to liquid intrusion of water or engine coolant can occur in the subject
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Ford Escort,
the 1997 Mercury Tracer.
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2
Air bags defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 30, 2002.
It was closed on Jun. 10, 2002.
Allege water from the air conditioning plenum and/or engine coolant from the heater core enters the integrated air bag monitor
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1997 Ford Escort,
the 1997 Mercury Tracer.
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3
Air bags defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 19, 2001.
It was closed on Nov. 1, 2001.
This petition alleges that the frontal air bags do not deploy during frontal impact
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1998 Ford Escort,
the 1999 Ford Escort,
the 1998 Mercury Tracer,
the 1999 Mercury Tracer.
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4
Tank assembly defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 11, 1997.
It was closed on May. 22, 2000.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
To determine whether the cars that are outside of the safety recall's thirteen states should be recalled due tot he similar warm weather exposure and to determine if the remedy is adequate. Recall 97v-144 and recall 97v-145
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1995 Ford Escort,
the 1995 Mercury Tracer.
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5
Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 24, 1995.
It was closed on Sep. 30, 1996.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
Electrical fires in the steering column.
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Ford Escort.
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6
Service brakes, hydraulic defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 25, 1994.
It was closed on Mar. 24, 1995.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Ford Escort.
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7
Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 4, 1994.
It was closed on Feb. 24, 1995.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1990 Ford Escort.
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8
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 28, 1994.
It was closed on Jan. 31, 1995.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Escort,
the 1992 Ford Escort,
the 1993 Ford Escort,
the 1991 Mercury Tracer,
the 1992 Mercury Tracer,
the 1993 Mercury Tracer.
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9
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 3, 1993.
It was closed on Jan. 28, 1994.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Escort.
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10
Steering defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Feb. 26, 1993.
It was closed on Apr. 26, 1993.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Escort.
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11
Steering defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Oct. 6, 1992.
It was closed on Feb. 26, 1993.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Escort.
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12
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 15, 1992.
It was closed on Sep. 17, 1992.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Escort.
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13
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 3, 1991.
It was closed on Apr. 15, 1992.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1991 Ford Escort.
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14
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 17, 1990.
It was closed on Apr. 10, 1991.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Tempo,
the 1987 Ford Tempo,
the 1986 Ford Topaz,
the 1987 Ford Topaz.
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15
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 29, 1990.
It was closed on Jan. 31, 1991.
Engine stalling
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1989 Ford Escort.
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16
Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 21, 1990.
It was closed on Jul. 31, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Escort,
the 1988 Ford Escort,
the 1987 Ford EXP,
the 1988 Ford EXP,
the 1987 Mercury Lynx,
the 1988 Mercury Lynx.
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17
Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 27, 1989.
It was closed on Dec. 31, 1991.
We have received numerous reports which allege a malfunction or failure of the passive restraint system. Additional reports allege that the passive restraint system failed to restrain/adequately protect the occupant during an accident
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Escort,
the 1988 Ford Escort,
the 1989 Ford Escort,
the 1987 Ford Tempo,
the 1988 Ford Tempo,
the 1989 Ford Tempo,
the 1990 Ford Tempo,
the 1987 Mercury Lynx,
the 1988 Mercury Lynx,
the 1989 Mercury Lynx,
the 1987 Mercury Topaz,
the 1988 Mercury Topaz,
the 1989 Mercury Topaz,
the 1990 Mercury Topaz.
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18
Seat belts defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 18, 1989.
It was closed on Dec. 27, 1989.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Escort,
the 1988 Ford Escort,
the 1987 Mercury Lynx,
the 1988 Mercury Lynx.
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19
Seat belts rear defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Aug. 29, 1988.
It was closed on May. 11, 1990.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1984 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Escort,
the 1987 Ford Escort,
the 1988 Ford Escort,
the 1984 Mercury Lynx,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx,
the 1986 Mercury Lynx,
the 1987 Mercury Lynx,
the 1988 Mercury Lynx.
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20
Exterior lighting defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 15, 1988.
It was closed on Jul. 11, 1988.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1987 Ford Escort.
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21
Seat belts rear defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 11, 1988.
It was closed on Aug. 24, 1988.
Rear seat belt compliance
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1984 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Escort,
the 1987 Ford Escort,
the 1988 Ford Escort,
the 1984 Mercury Lynx,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx,
the 1986 Mercury Lynx,
the 1987 Mercury Lynx,
the 1988 Mercury Lynx.
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22
Seats defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 24, 1987.
It was closed on Nov. 16, 1989.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx,
the 1986 Mercury Lynx.
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23
Visibility defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Sep. 3, 1987.
It was closed on Apr. 27, 1988.
Window shattering
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Mercury Capri.
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24
Electrical system defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 1, 1987.
It was closed on Jan. 21, 1988.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1984 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Escort,
the 1984 Ford EXP,
the 1985 Ford EXP,
the 1986 Ford EXP,
the 1984 Ford LTD,
the 1985 Ford LTD,
the 1986 Ford LTD,
the 1984 Ford Mustang,
the 1985 Ford Mustang,
the 1986 Ford Mustang,
the 1984 Ford Tempo,
the 1985 Ford Tempo,
the 1986 Ford Tempo,
the 1984 Mercury Capri,
the 1985 Mercury Capri,
the 1986 Mercury Capri,
the 1984 Mercury Lynx,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx,
the 1986 Mercury Lynx,
the 1984 Mercury Marquis,
the 1985 Mercury Marquis,
the 1986 Mercury Marquis,
the 1984 Mercury Topaz,
the 1985 Mercury Topaz,
the 1986 Mercury Topaz.
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25
Seats defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 28, 1987.
It was closed on Sep. 24, 1987.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx,
the 1986 Mercury Lynx.
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26
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Dec. 1, 1986.
It was closed on Oct. 31, 1989.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1984 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Escort,
the 1984 Ford EXP,
the 1985 Ford EXP,
the 1986 Ford EXP,
the 1984 Mercury Lynx,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx,
the 1986 Mercury Lynx.
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27
Gasoline engine defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jul. 24, 1986.
It was closed on Aug. 7, 1986.
Stalling
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1983 Ford Escort,
the 1984 Ford Escort.
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28
Engine and engine cooling defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Apr. 23, 1986.
It was closed on Dec. 1, 1986.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Ford EXP,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx.
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29
Seats defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 26, 1986.
It was closed on Jul. 28, 1989.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1983 Ford Escort,
the 1984 Ford Escort,
the 1985 Ford Escort,
the 1986 Ford Escort,
the 1983 Ford EXP,
the 1984 Ford EXP,
the 1985 Ford EXP,
the 1986 Ford EXP,
the 1983 Ford LTD,
the 1984 Ford LTD,
the 1985 Ford LTD,
the 1986 Ford LTD,
the 1983 Ford Mustang,
the 1984 Ford Mustang,
the 1985 Ford Mustang,
the 1986 Ford Mustang,
the 1983 Ford Tempo,
the 1984 Ford Tempo,
the 1985 Ford Tempo,
the 1986 Ford Tempo,
the 1983 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1984 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1985 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1986 Ford Thunderbird,
the 1983 Mercury Capri,
the 1984 Mercury Capri,
the 1985 Mercury Capri,
the 1986 Mercury Capri,
the 1983 Mercury Cougar,
the 1984 Mercury Cougar,
the 1985 Mercury Cougar,
the 1986 Mercury Cougar,
the 1983 Mercury Lynx,
the 1984 Mercury Lynx,
the 1985 Mercury Lynx,
the 1986 Mercury Lynx,
the 1983 Mercury Marquis,
the 1984 Mercury Marquis,
the 1985 Mercury Marquis,
the 1986 Mercury Marquis,
the 1983 Mercury Topaz,
the 1984 Mercury Topaz,
the 1985 Mercury Topaz,
the 1986 Mercury Topaz.
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30
Seats defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 29, 1985.
It was closed on Feb. 27, 1985.
Failure of seat back securing bolts
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1981 Ford Escort,
the 1982 Ford Escort,
the 1981 Ford EXP,
the 1982 Ford EXP,
the 1981 Ford Mustang,
the 1982 Ford Mustang,
the 1981 Mercury Capri,
the 1982 Mercury Capri,
the 1981 Mercury LN7,
the 1982 Mercury LN7,
the 1981 Mercury Lynx,
the 1982 Mercury Lynx.
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31
Vehicle speed control linkages defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on May. 30, 1984.
It was closed on Sep. 10, 1984.
Stalling and carburetor malfunctions
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1981 Ford Escort,
the 1982 Ford Escort,
the 1983 Ford Escort,
the 1981 Mercury Lynx,
the 1982 Mercury Lynx,
the 1983 Mercury Lynx.
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32
Gasoline engine defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Jan. 16, 1984.
It was closed on Jul. 17, 1984.
Timing chain failure
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1981 Ford Escort,
the 1982 Ford Escort,
the 1981 Mercury Lynx,
the 1982 Mercury Lynx.
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33
Seats defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Mar. 23, 1983.
It was closed on Jan. 26, 1989.
This investigation resulted in
a vehicle safety recall.
There is no summary currently available
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1981 Ford Escort,
the 1982 Ford Escort,
the 1981 Ford Mustang,
the 1982 Ford Mustang,
the 1981 Mercury Capri,
the 1982 Mercury Capri,
the 1981 Mercury Lynx,
the 1982 Mercury Lynx.
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34
Defroster/defogger system defect investigations of Ford Escort vehicles
This investigation was opened on Nov. 9, 1982.
It was closed on Mar. 10, 1983.
Fumes and dust in passenger compartment
Vehicles covered by this investigations include:
the 1982 Ford Escort.
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