Recalls for 1987 Ford Escort

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 1989-10-25
Description
The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.

Consequence
This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.

Corrective Action
Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary

Notes
System: seat track pedestal.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Consequence
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 Action
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

Notes
System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.

DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Posted on: 1987-04-30
Description
Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels.

Consequence
Wheel studs could fracture creating a risk of a wheelseparating with little forewarning.

Corrective Action
Replace wheel lug nuts and if necessary, replace wheels and wheel studs.

Notes
System: wheel lug nuts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with stainless steel decorativelug nuts included with styled steel, polycast, and cast aluminum wheels.