1988 Ford Escort Recalls
All 1988 Ford Escort recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 1st, 1996
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Recall Date
May 1st, 1996
May 1st, 1996
Units Effected
7,900,000
7,900,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V071000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: June 7th, 1996
Defect Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
September 9th, 1987
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Date
September 9th, 1987
September 9th, 1987
Units Effected
3,600,000
3,600,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V139000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: October 12th, 1987
Defect Summary:
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. Consequence Summary:
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK. Corrective Summary:
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.
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