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Ford Escort Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns covering at least one Ford Escort model year (1981–2000). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Ford Escort recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 1987–2000
Campaign198719881989199019911992199319941995199719992000
02V323000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot covered
00V228001 Seat belt not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcovered
99V276000 Power train not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot covered
97V144000 Fuel system not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
97V145000 Fuel system not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
96V071000 Electrical not coveredcoveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
94V218000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
94V197000 Air bag not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot covered
94V055000 Seat not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
93V057000 Electrical not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
92V117000 Fuel system not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
92V103000 Brake not coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
90V076000 Vehicle speed control not coverednot coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
89V170000 Seat coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
89V174000 Visibility not coverednot coverednot coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
87V139000 Fuel system coveredcoverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered
87V060000 Wheel coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot coverednot covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 35 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 1997 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 02V323000 Filed Dec 9, 2002

FORD/INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR CONTAMINATION

Air bags · frontal · sensor/control module-inactive
Repair progress not yet reported396,217 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V323000
Listed for 2000 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V228001 Filed Aug 18, 2000

FORD/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES

Seat belts
Repair progress not yet reported144,435 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V228001
Listed for 1999 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 99V276000 Filed Oct 12, 1999

FORD/FMVSS 102/SHIFT LEVER PATTERN

Power train · manual transmission · shift pattern indicator
Repair progress not yet reported106 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V276000
Listed for 1995 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V144000 Filed Sep 3, 1997

FORD/FUEL TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported64,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V144000
Listed for 1995 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 97V145000 Filed Sep 3, 1997

FORD/FUEL TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported600 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 97V145000
Listed for 1988, 1989, 1990 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 96V071000 Filed Apr 25, 1996

FORD/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Electrical system · ignition
Repair progress not yet reported7,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V071000
Listed for 1994, 1995 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V218000 Filed Nov 10, 1994

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:DRIVER

Air bags · frontal
Repair progress not yet reported240 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V218000
Listed for 1995 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V197000 Filed Oct 11, 1994

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG:PASSENG

Air bags · frontal
Repair progress not yet reported29,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V197000
Listed for 1993 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 94V055000 Filed Mar 26, 1994

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN

Seats
Repair progress not yet reported3,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V055000
Listed for 1991 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 93V057000 Filed Apr 15, 1993

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT

Electrical system · ignition · anti-theft · control module
Repair progress not yet reported91,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V057000
Listed for 1991, 1992 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V117000 Filed Aug 19, 1992

FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS

Fuel system, gasoline
Repair progress not yet reported22,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V117000
Listed for 1992 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 92V103000 Filed Jul 13, 1992

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Repair progress not yet reported43,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V103000
Listed for 1991 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 90V076000 Filed Apr 17, 1990

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL

Vehicle speed control · accelerator pedal
Repair progress not yet reported6,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 90V076000
Listed for 1985, 1986, 1987 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 89V170000 Filed Oct 13, 1989

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN

Seats
Repair progress not yet reported1,375,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V170000
Listed for 1990 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 89V174000 Filed Oct 13, 1989

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD

Visibility · windshield
Repair progress not yet reported3,300 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V174000
Listed for 1984, 1985 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 89V095000 Filed Jun 12, 1989

ENGINE:GASKETS

Engine and engine cooling · engine
Repair progress not yet reported481,049 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V095000
Listed for 1983 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 88V193000 Filed Dec 19, 1988

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Repair progress not yet reported550 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 88V193000
Listed for 1986, 1987, 1988 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V139000 Filed Sep 4, 1987

FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V139000
Listed for 1987 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 87V060000 Filed Apr 27, 1987

WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS

Wheels · lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Repair progress not yet reported350 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 87V060000
Listed for 1982, 1983 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V067000 Filed May 21, 1985

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR

Seat belts · rear/other
Repair progress not yet reported515,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V067000
Listed for 1985 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 85V054000 Filed May 1, 1985

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:CAM:FAST IDLE

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported10,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 85V054000
Listed for 1984 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V123000 Filed Oct 10, 1984

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Repair progress not yet reported14,998 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V123000
Listed for 1981 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V085000 Filed Jul 18, 1984

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS

Seats
Repair progress not yet reported80,034 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V085000
Listed for 1981, 1982, 1983 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 84V071000 Filed Jun 15, 1984

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS

Seats
Repair progress not yet reported261,400 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 84V071000
Listed for 1984 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 83V134000 Filed Dec 20, 1983

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Repair progress not yet reported530,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V134000
Listed for 1981, 1982, 1983 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 83V063000 Filed Jun 22, 1983

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Repair progress not yet reported610,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V063000
Listed for 1981, 1982 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 83V013000 Filed Feb 17, 1983

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT

Seat belts
Repair progress not yet reported245,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 83V013000
Listed for 1983 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 82V088000 Filed Sep 16, 1982

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported2,800 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 82V088000
Listed for 1982 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 82V045000 Filed May 11, 1982

AIR CONDITIONER:MOTOR:FAN

Equipment · appliance · air conditioner
Repair progress not yet reported113,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 82V045000
Listed for 1981 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V092000 Filed Jul 22, 1981

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap
Repair progress not yet reported112,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V092000
Listed for 1981 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V084000 Filed Jul 7, 1981

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:BOOSTER

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum
Repair progress not yet reported4,338 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V084000
Listed for 1981 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 81V045000 Filed Apr 6, 1981

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL VACUUM LINES

Vehicle speed control
Repair progress not yet reported21,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 81V045000
Listed for 1981 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V142000 Filed Nov 4, 1980

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Repair progress not yet reported11,500 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 80V142000
Listed for 1981 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V133000 Filed Oct 15, 1980

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:FRONT:UNDERHOOD

Electrical system · wiring · front underhood
Repair progress not yet reported7,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 80V133000
Listed for 1981 Ford Escort. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 80V134000 Filed Oct 3, 1980

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components
Repair progress not yet reported27,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 80V134000

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Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.