Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Ford Escort since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Ford Escort is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with
particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use
GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask
the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.
17% of the Ford Escorts on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every
body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
Ford Escort recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 1992 to 2026
1992 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
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
Possibility of rear brake cylinders being insecure
Launched 15 November 1995DVSA recall R/1995/076
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.
Vehicles affected
11,760 Escort vehicles
Built
15 Apr 1995 to 22 May 1995
Chafing of brake hoses
Launched 29 September 1995DVSA recall R/1995/061
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.
Vehicles affected
364 Escort vehicles
Built
1 Nov 1994 to 30 Jul 1995
Incorrectly rated tyres
Launched 24 July 1995DVSA recall R/1995/050
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.
Vehicles affected
18 Escort vehicles
Built
6 Mar 1995 to 7 Mar 1995
1994 1 recall
Exhaust downpipe may move and contact wiring loom
Launched 23 May 1994DVSA recall R/1994/009
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.
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.
Vehicles affected
23,485 Escort vehicles
Built
1 Feb 1990 to 30 Jul 1990
Front brake discs of insufficient thickness
Launched 21 January 1993DVSA recall R/1993/009
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.
Vehicles affected
769 Escort vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1993 to 16 Jan 1993
1992 3 recalls
Insecurity of front towing eye
Launched 19 October 1992DVSA recall R/1992/059
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.
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
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.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Ford Escort. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
