Model year record

1994 Ford Escort

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 351 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 94V218000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
240
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-10
Owners notified
1994-12-30

Defect description

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE WELD SEAM CAN SEPARATE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FAIL TO DEPLOY PROPERLY AND HOT GASES TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM THE HOT GASES AND THE AIR BAG FAILURE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts4640,000 mi
Air bags: frontal36115,404 mi
Air bags16—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline16—
Power train: automatic transmission1545,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components14—
Seat belts: front: retractor1380,180 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine9142,708 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage9—
Electrical system: ignition: switch855,580 mi
Electrical system: ignition6—
Seat belts: front6180,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module5—
Electrical system: wiring5—
Exterior lighting: headlights597,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs538,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5—
Visibility: windshield5—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Seat belts: front: webbing4—
Seats4—
Suspension: front4—
Tires4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4—
Electrical system3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3—
Interior lighting3—
Structure: body: bumpers3—
Suspension: rear3—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly3—
Air bags: side/window2—
Electrical system: horn2—
Engine and engine cooling2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Fuel system, other2—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: rear: springs2—
Unknown or other2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs138,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—

The 1993 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half 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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