Ford Escort recalls

The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate.

Fix: Fit a modified drive pulley to the affected vehicles.

2,858 vehicles · built 13 Aug 2001 to 24 Sep 2001

Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag

15,780 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1996 to 28 Feb 1998

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.

Fix: 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

56,864 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification.

11,760 vehicles · built 15 Apr 1995 to 22 May 1995

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.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses. Any damaged hoses will be replaced.

364 vehicles · built 1 Nov 1994 to 30 Jul 1995

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.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the tyres with T maximum speed rated examples.

18 vehicles · built 6 Mar 1995 to 7 Mar 1995

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.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.

17,556 vehicles · built 1 Aug 1992 to 31 Oct 1993

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.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent.

23,485 vehicles · built 1 Feb 1990 to 30 Jul 1990

A small number of subject vehicles may have been equipped with front brake discs of insufficient metal thickness. This could adversely affect braking performance.

Fix: 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.

769 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1993 to 16 Jan 1993

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.

Fix: 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.

86,584 vehicles · built 1 Jul 1990 to 31 Mar 1991

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.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles. Re-route and secure the subject brake pipes using additional clips. Damaged brake pipes will be replaced where required

2,041 vehicles · built 1 Jul 1990 to 6 Apr 1992

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

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.

3,007 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1990 to 5 Jun 1991