Ford Escort 1991

• Recall 18968 [USA]: This can result in loss of vehicle steering control andan accident.
  The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing.
  dana will pay for replacement and labor costs of the adjustment pin without charge to the installing facility and the vehicle owner. These pins should be replaced by a ford original equipment pin assembly. Owner or installer inquiries concerning this recall campaign should contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606.
  system: suspension; independent front.Equipment description: offset rear toe adjusting pin.Note: if you have any problems with the pin replacement reimbursement program,please contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606. Also, contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 19740 [USA]: The ignition lock cylinder may disengage from thesteering column housing which could cause the steering column to lock up,resulting in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
  The roll pins securing the ignition lock in the steering column housing can separate or move out of position.
  if one or both of the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing will be replaced, along with the door-locks and the liftgate or deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained. If both pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed as a precaution to prevent the roll pins from coming out.
  system: steering.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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• Recall 23052 [USA]: Should a crack develop, fuel vapor can escape from thetank when the tank is full, and a small amount of fuel can leak from the crack.fuel leaks can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
  Fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank.
  install a new fuel pump sending assembly.
  system: fuel system.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel pump sendingassemblies produced by ford electrical and fuel handling division (fehd).

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• Recall 24474 [USA]: This could cause the accelerator pedal to stick at the wide open throttle position and result in loss of control with the risk of a vehicle accident.
  Interference occur between bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal.
  cut off extra length of bolt that protrudes above surface of weld nut to prevent interference.
  system: throttle linkages. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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• Recall R/1992/018 [UK]: Fracture of horn bracket
  The mounting bracket for the dual horns may fracture and allow the horns to fall from the vehicle. As well as presenting a possible hazard to other traffic this could result in the steering being momentarily affected should the vehicle run over the
  recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.

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• Recall R/1992/059 [UK]: Insecurity of front towing eye
  The welds securing the front towing eye to its mounting bracket are not to specification and can result in detachment of the eye when the vehicle is under tow.
  recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the welds which secure the front towing eye. Where these are not to specification the welds will be reworked as per the manufacturers instructions.

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• Recall R/1992/038 [UK]: Brake pipes chafing
  It is possible that certain brake pipes may not be secured to the vehicle underbody and may chafe on the front stabiliser bar. This could result in loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency.
  recall the affected vehicles. Re-route and secure the subject brake pipes using additional clips. Damaged brake pipes will be replaced where required

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• Recall 1995031 [Canada]: Electrical
  Note: vehicles located in ontario, quebec and the atlantic provinces. The fuel pump wiring assembly may corrode due to road salt, possibly resulting in an electrical bridge developing between the fuel pump electrical circuit and the fuel gauge sender terminals. This could cause the fuel sender ground circuit to overheat the wiring and melt its insulation prior to the opening of the fuse in the fuel pump power circuit. This would cause smoke and odour and could result in loss of fuel delivery to the engine and the engine stopping. Correction: a fused jumper harness will be installed in the fuel pump/sender electrical circuit.

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• Recall 1993030 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Note: escort pony and lx vehicles. Vehicles corrected prior to delivery to customers. These vehicles did not comply with c.M.V.S.S 101 - control location and identification. Odometers calibrated in miles rather than kilometres. Correction: odometers will be replaced with ones calibrated in kilometres.

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• Recall 1993078 [Canada]: Steering
  On vehicles with manual transmission, the roll pins securing the ignition lock cylinder in the steering column housing may not remain in place. This could cause the ignition lock cylinder to disengage from the steering column housing which could result in steering column lock-up and loss of steering control. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and if roll pins are present and fully inserted, a plastic snap-on sleeve will be installed to prevent the pins from coming out. If one or both or the roll pins are missing or not fully inserted, the ignition lock housing assembly will be replaced (along with the door locks and the liftgate/deck-lid locks so that key compatibility is maintained).

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• Recall 1992121 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Fatigue cracks may develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located on the top of the fuel tank. This would allow fuel vapours to escape from the tank and when the tank is 7/8 or more full, a small amount of liquid fuel may leak from the crack presenting a potential fire hazard. Note: for escort models only gt and lxe lines involved. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and fuel pump sending unit assembly will be replaced with one of improved strength.

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• Recall 1990062 [Canada]: Engine
  A bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel protrudes through the panel and may interfere with the accelerator pedal when the pedal is fully depressed. Under certain circumstances, this could result in the pedal sticking at the wide open throttle position. This could cause possible loss of control and a vehicle crash. Correction: bolt will be cut off flush with the top of the weld nut through which it protrudes.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Fuel pump wiring shortage investigation # EA94002

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• Inadvert. steering lockup investigation # EA93007

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• Inadver. steering lockup investigation # PE92082

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• Fuel tank leakage investigation # EA92012

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After filling up with gas and still beside the gas pumps i attempted to start the vehicle in park. The car kept cranking but not starting. Turned the ignition switch off and car kept cranking. Pulled the key out and car kept cranking. Put the key back in and got the vehicle in drive while cranking and it stopped. Turned key and vehicle started (in drive mode). Vehicle would not stop cranking in park or neutral modes but will in drive mode. With no key vehicle tries to start in both park and neutral. Major safety issue. I was scared when it kept cranking beside the gas station tanks thinking i was going to end up blowing up the station. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford escort. Fatigue cracks have developed in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank. There must have been an internal fire caused by the failure, because the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 92v117000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer and the dealer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 151000.

1. My 1991 ford escort lx station wagon developed a fuel leak around the fuel tank. 2. It occurs every time i add fuel to the tank. 3. I reported the problem to ford, including the existence of a recall notice (nhtsa action number ea92012; nhtsa campaign id number: 92v117000)). Ford has ignored the recall letter, claiming there is no such recall letter, and ... In general giving me the runaround. Frankly, i'm mad as '!@#$%. This problem is a fire hazard, and ford is refusing to address it!!!!! What can i do?? Thanks! Kes *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford escort lx. The contact poured brake fluid into the power steering reservoir. She took her vehicle to a mechanic to have the vehicle bled. The mechanic replaced the power steering pump without authorization, and now the vehicle is spewing forth power steering fluid. The alternator was lopsided and its screws were missing. The motor mount was removed and the contact does not know the reason. When she arrived home and turned off the vehicle, it failed to restart after many attempts. The mechanic stated that he would send a tow, but one never arrived. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Motorized seat belts inoperative. Lap belt does not restrain. *tr

Dt: 1991, ford, escort hatchback. Consumer's wife came home yesterday, and said she smelled smoke. Consumer checked vehicle and found out that third brake light located at top of rear window smoked when brake was pressed. Consumer took light apart, and found same part at a junk yard. Consumer replaced heat shield and halogen bulb with one from junk yard. Consumer called ford and gave ford information about the incident. Ford told consumer there were no recalls, but they were going to turn it in to engineering. Consumer believed that a lower watt, cooler bulb would keep light from causing fire.*ak bulb housing had hole melted through it. Replaced housing with good heat shield (original heat shield had burned off causing the problem).*sb

When you turn ignition off radio continues to play for about 10 minutes or until you manually shut it off, replaced ignition and still has same problem.*ak

My daughter was driving a 1991 ford escort in downtown pittsburgh when smoke began pouring out of the dashboard behind the speedometer section. She pulled over and exited the car after turning off the ignition switch. The smoke ceased and a police officer stopped by to assist. He remained to direct traffic until the tow truck came to return the vehicle to my house. The vehicle has liability insurance only. I was not able to investigate the cause of the smoke for a few days. I needed more information in how to get behind the dashboard. Upon opening the dashboard, i found the wiring bundle leading to the dashboard metering was melted into a bundle and the wires were not distinguishable in color any more. The melted section of wiring was further found in leading into the larger bundle going deeper into the dashboard and into the engine well. I contacted ford concerning this and was refered by them to my insurance agent. The consumer safety commission sent me in your direction. Is there anything i can do besides trash the car?*ak

Ignition switch failure to turn off engine. Smoke coming into the inside of vehicle from the engine. *ak