FORD ESCORT 1985: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V095000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-07-19 | 1989-06-12 | 1989-08-03 |
Production Dates: 1983-08-01 - 1985-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 481049
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
EXTERNAL CRACKS ABOVE THE NUMBER 3 CYLINDER "1984 MODELS" OR ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS SPLITTING "1985 MODELS" COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULDRESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
REPLACE CRACKED CYLINDER HEADS "1984 MODELS"; REPLACE ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS "1985 MODELS".
SYSTEM:ENGINE/CYLINDER HEADS, ROCKER ARM COVER GASKETS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS WITH 1.6L AND 1.9L ENGINES.
