FORD ESCORT UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/105 (2858)

Manufacturer Reference

2C837

Defect

The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate.

Remedy

Fit a modified drive pulley to the affected vehicles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/037 (15780)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1996/022 (56864)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The brake vacuum pump may cease to provide vacuum assistance. Should this occur greater brake pedal pressure would be needed and stopping distances may be increased.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are being recalled to Ford dealers to have the brake pump manufacturing codes checked. Vacuum pumps within certain ranges will be replaced with new units. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/081 and includes all the vehicles alrea

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1995/076 (11760)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It is possible that the two bolts securing the rear brake cylinder to the brake back plate may not have been fully tightened. If the bolts were to come loose the efficiency of that brake circuit could be impaired.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles to tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1995/061 (364)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The hydraulic hoses to the rear brake calipers may have been incorrectly routed. This could result in contact between the hose and the suspension system with consequent damage to the hose.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles to check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses. Any damaged hoses will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1995/050 (18)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

S maximum speed rated tyres have been fitted. As the vehicle maximum capability exceeds the maximum speed rating of the S rated tyre vehicle stability could be adversely affected on a vehicle travelling in excess of the speed rating.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles and replace the tyres with T maximum speed rated examples.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1994/009 (17556)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It is possible that the exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1993/060 (23485)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

There is a possibility that one or both of the brackets which attach the tailgate struts to the body 'C' pillars may bend allowing the strut to detach. This could permit the tailgate to close unexpectedly.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1993/009 (769)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

A small number of subject vehicles may have been equipped with front brake discs of insufficient metal thickness. This could adversely affect braking performance.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the front brake discs. Where any disc does not meet the manufacturers dimensional specification both front discs will be renewed.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1992/059 (86584)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

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.

Remedy

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1992/038 (2041)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

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.

Remedy

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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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1992/018 (3007)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

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

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.