Model year record

1995 Ford Escort

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

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