FORD ESCORT 1981: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V133000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-10-01 | 1980-10-15 | 1980-12-09 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1980-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY PUSH UP ON THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING IT TO CONTACT THE HOOD PROP ROD BRACKET ATTACHING BOLT. THIS COULD LEAD TO PENETRATION OR CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS, FRONT UNDERHOOD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT RESULTS, THE WIRING HARNESS MAYOVERHEAT, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TOPASSENGERS.
