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1986 Ford Escort Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER''S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.

    Possible Effects

    THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

    Action

    INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY

    Notes

    SYSTEM: SEAT TRACK PEDESTAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-07-01 - 1987-08-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1375500

  2. Recall Description

    SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

    Possible Effects

    COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.

    Action

    INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1985-07-01 - 1987-08-01

    Vehicles Affected

    3600000

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