Model year record

1995 Ford Escort

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 725 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V145000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
600
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-03
Owners notified
1997-09-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.9L ENGINES, BUILT AT THE HERMOSILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ARIZONA. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE CRACKS GO THROUGH THE FUEL TANK WALL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENTS. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT HEAT SHIELD LOCATION OR FUNCTION, AS THE ATTACHMENTS ARE INTENDED TO KEEP THE SHIELD IN PLACE UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSTALLATION, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS RETAIN THE HEAT SHIELD.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V144000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
64,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-09-03
Owners notified
1997-09-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.9L ENGINES, BUILT AT THE HERMOSILLO OR WAYNE ASSEMBLY PLANTS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN NEVADA, FLORIDA, HAWAII, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, LOUISIANA, GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MISSISSIPPI, OKLAHOMA, ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE CRACKS GO THROUGH THE FUEL TANK WALL.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENTS. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT HEAT SHIELD LOCATION OR FUNCTION, AS THE ATTACHMENTS ARE INTENDED TO KEEP THE SHIELD IN PLACE UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSTALLATION, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS RETAIN THE HEAT SHIELD.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V197000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
29,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-11
Owners notified
1994-12-18

Defect description

TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MODULE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE MISSING. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, THE MODULE CAN COME OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Safety risk

THIS WOULD NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND WOULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AND TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION THE MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9991,000 mi
Seat belts78111,980 mi
Air bags: frontal56
Seat belts: front: retractor3396,555 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline22
Seat belts: front: anchorage21
Air bags20150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1821,525 mi
Fuel system, gasoline16100,130 mi
Unknown or other1620,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine15
Vehicle speed control15
Electrical system: ignition1494,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch14
Seat belts: front12109,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components9
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs951,000 mi
Power train8111,003 mi
Electrical system770,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood7
Engine and engine cooling752,875 mi
Fuel/propulsion system685,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6
Suspension: front6
Suspension: rear: springs634,527 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs651,000 mi
Tires64,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap566,900 mi
Steering5
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Power train: manual transmission4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly470,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Exterior lighting3111,980 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights370,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage3153,248 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly3100,000 mi
Interior lighting3
Seat belts: rear/other370,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3
Structure: frame and members3
Suspension: rear3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, other2100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Seats2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Suspension2
Tires: tread/belt219,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1126,800 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting179,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes1120,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor170,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 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.