Model year record

1993 Ford Escort

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

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.

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.