Model year record

1991 Ford Escort

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 413 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V057000

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module

Component
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
91,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-15
Owners notified
1993-06-25

Defect description

THE ROLL PINS SECURING THE IGNITION LOCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN HOUSING CAN SEPARATE OR MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

Safety risk

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

IF ONE OR BOTH OF THE ROLL PINS ARE MISSING OR NOT FULLY INSERTED, THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING WILL BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE DOOR-LOCKS AND THE LIFTGATE OR DECK-LID LOCKS SO THAT KEY COMPATIBILITY IS MAINTAINED. IF BOTH PINS ARE PRESENT AND FULLY INSERTED, A PLASTIC SNAP-ON SLEEVE WILL BE INSTALLED AS A PRECAUTION TO PREVENT THE ROLL PINS FROM COMING OUT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V117000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
22,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-08-19
Owners notified
1992-11-06

Defect description

FATIGUE CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE SOLDER JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL RETURN TUBE AND THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

SHOULD A CRACK DEVELOP, FUEL VAPOR CAN ESCAPE FROM THETANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACK.FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP SENDING ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V076000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
6,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-17

Defect description

INTERFERENCE OCCUR BETWEEN BOLT THAT SECURES A FUEL LINE SHIELD TO THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

CUT OFF EXTRA LENGTH OF BOLT THAT PROTRUDES ABOVE SURFACE OF WELD NUT TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch49
Seat belts46107,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump24132,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly21210,100 mi
Electrical system: ignition20
Power train: automatic transmission17
Electrical system: wiring13
Vehicle speed control1334,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline9133,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage9
Seat belts: front: retractor9149,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood7
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers7132,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash7136,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly7
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal6
Electrical system: starter assembly5
Engine and engine cooling: engine534,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights590,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch5
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery5
Electrical system4124,750 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4101,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4
Seat belts: front: webbing4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Suspension: front4120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights3
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Power train: axle assembly3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Structure: body: door3
Tires3
Electrical system: horn2
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Fuel system, other2
Interior lighting2
Power train2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering1101,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Tires: tread/belt1
Unknown or other1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
Wheels: rim1

The 1990 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.