Ford Scorpio recalls

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

On vehicles where the rear axle mounting arrangement is by means of studs and bolts the axle assembly may become loose to the vehicle underbody.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of modified axle mounting blocks to the vehicle underbody and replacement of the subject studs and nuts by bolts.

1,063 vehicles · built 5 Feb 1996 to 14 Mar 1996

As a result of tightness in the throttle spindle and/or fouling of the speed control cable on the inlet manifold the throttle may not return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the speed control cable with the latest level type and if necessary also replace the throttle body assembly with the latest level type.

993 vehicles · built 26 Aug 1994 to 20 Mar 1995

The battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid body at the point of attachment to the starter motor. This could result in a short circuit.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and check the angle of attachment to the starter motor terminal. Where this is close to or touching the starter motor solenoid body it will be repositioned to ensure that adequate clearance is maintained.

139 vehicles · built 1 Sep 1990 to 30 Sep 1991

It is possible that the battery cable may have been inadequately secured. This could allow the cable to chafe in the vicinity of an aperture in the secondary bulkhead and may result in a short circuit and in extreme cases damage to the battery cable.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to inspect and where necessary rework the battery cable.

9,465 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1992 to 31 May 1992

The vehicle may have been supplied with a different jack to that illustrated in the owner's handbook. This may cause the jack to be used in an incorrect manner.

Fix: To issue all owners/operators of affected vehicles with a supplement to the owner's handbook. This will incorporate additional diagrams and operating instructions to match the jack supplied with the vehicle.

68,410 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1988 to 31 Dec 1989