FORD ESCORT 1986: SEATS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V170000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-11-13 | 1989-10-13 | 1989-10-25 |
Production Dates: 1984-07-01 - 1987-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1375500
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
THE FORWARD OUTBOARD PEDESTAL OF THE SEAT TRACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LIMITED DEGREE OF ROCKING MOTIONOF THE DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY UPON ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT ON ALL MODELS AND A NEW SEAT TRACK AS NECESSARY
Notes
SYSTEM: SEAT TRACK PEDESTAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
