Model year record

1993 Ford Escort

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 480 owner complaints on file.

Ford Escort, 1991–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1991–1996 generation. Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V055000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,500
Reported to NHTSA
1994-03-26
Owners notified
1994-05-17

Defect description

THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts55145,347 mi
Vehicle speed control46180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2735,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage20—
Power train: automatic transmission1648,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch15—
Engine and engine cooling: engine15180,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor156,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components101,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline8—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump86,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing8—
Unknown or other8—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly7—
Tires7—
Power train: manual transmission6—
Seat belts: front6—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly6—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system6—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer6—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5—
Seats584,339 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper5—
Steering5—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly5—
Electrical system4170,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Exterior lighting: headlights4180,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder439,188 mi
Electrical system: ignition3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system348,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery36,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings375,000 mi
Fuel system, other3—
Interior lighting3—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3—
Service brakes, hydraulic348,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Structure: body: bumpers327,000 mi
Suspension: front3—
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Visibility: glass, side/rear3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring3—
Air bags: frontal2—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Electrical system: wiring26,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk2115,330 mi
Engine and engine cooling26,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor26,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2—
Power train2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Seat belts: rear/other235,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Structure: body2—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs2—
Suspension: rear278,446 mi
Suspension: rear: springs280,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables18,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting16,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Parking brake1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars165,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber148,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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