NHTSA Recall 89V095000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V095000; Date: Jun. 12, 1989
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford Escort; 1985 Ford Escort; 1984 Ford EXP; 1984 Mercury Lynx; 1985 Mercury Lynx
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 481,049
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).
Recall Notes:
System:engine/cylinder heads, rocker arm cover gaskets. Vehicle description:passenger cars with 1. 6l and 1. 9l engines.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 1989
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