Ford Orion recalls
DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Ford Orion since 1992, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 106,181 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Ford Orion recalls, newest first
ESCORT, ORION · exhaust downpipe may move and contact wiring loom
23 May 1994 · R/1994/009
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
ESCORT, ORION · insecurity of front towing eye
19 Oct 1992 · R/1992/059
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
ESCORT, ORION · brake pipes chafing
30 Jun 1992 · R/1992/038
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
Other Ford models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.