Recalls for your 1982 Ford Escort

Recalls for 1982 Ford Escort

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FEV 1 H - Ford Escort Mk1 Rally

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FEV 1 H - Ford Escort Mk1 Rally

FEV 1 H
Ford Escort 1850 GT (specifically prepared bored out 1600 crossflow engine). Winner of the 1970 London to Mexico 'World Cup Rally' (The Football World Cup was taking place in Mexico that year). As a result of the win Ford released a special edition 1600 crossflow engined Escort GT - which was known as the Escort Mexico...
Driven by Hannu Mikkola and Gunner Palm.

25 years after the event Ford re-created another Mk1 and registered it H 1 FEV for a Classic Rally through much of South America like the original event. It was driven by the same team and again won outright.

RallyCar day - Castle Combe Wiltshire UK - 2006

DEFECT #1 - SEATS


Posted on: 1984-06-20
Description
Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with non-reclining frontseats.system: interior; front seat belts.consequences of defect: if seat belt is cut during impact, front passengerswill no longer be protected by safety belt, which could result in personalinjury.note: until the defect can be corrected, seat belts should be used as they doafford some protection.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:REAR


Posted on: 1985-05-31
Description
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


Corrective Action
A clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars with floor mounted rear seat belt retractors.  System: rear seat belt retractors.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER


Posted on: 1982-05-17
Description
On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended.  If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passengers vehicles equipped with optional airconditioning.system: air conditioner; motor, fan.consequences of defect: a vehicle fire could result, possibly causing loss ofvehicle control, accident, and passenger injury.note: until the vehicle is serviced, the blower should be operated only in thehigh or low speeds.  The a/c mode lever should be turned to the off positionif the blower becomes noisy or if a burning odor or smoke is noticed.

DEFECT #4 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH


Posted on: 1983-07-08
Description
Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; two door.system: structure; door lock pillars.consequences of defect: door may not latch properly.  In driving over roughroads the door could open, allowing passenger to fall from vehicle and becomeinjured.

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS


Posted on: 1983-02-23
Description
The portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt is anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads.  (the suspect area is not visible.) consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; station wagon models only.system: interior systems; front upper torso restraint (shoulder belt)anchorage.consequences of defect: in very severe front end collisions, the protectionafforded front seat occupants may be reduced.note: this recall should in no way discourage the use of the belts prior tohaving the defect corrected.