1982 FORD ESCORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
3
Investigations
Overview of the 1982 FORD ESCORT
The 1982 FORD ESCORT has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SEAT BELTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1982 FORD ESCORT, potentially affecting up to 1,744,400 vehicles.
Recall 84V071000 — SEATS
| 261,400 vehicles affected
Defect: SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
View full details →Recall 83V063000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 610,000 vehicles affected
Defect: DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Remedy: ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
View full details →Recall 83V013000 — SEAT BELTS
| 245,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PORTION OF THE ROOF ABOVE FRAME (RAIL) TO WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT IS ANCHORED MAY HAVE A SLOT THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE LOADS. (THE SUSPECT AREA IS NOT VISIBLE.) CONSEQUENTLY, SOME VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL MAY NOT MEET THE 3000 POUND ANCHORAGE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY...
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE ROOF RAIL INNER PANEL SURROUNDING THE DRAINAGE HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 82V045000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 113,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A THERMAL LIMITER IN THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CIRCUIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. IF THE BLOWER MOTOR BECOMES JAMMED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED, THE RESISTOR COILS CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING MELTING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 85V067000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
| 515,000 vehicles affected
Defect: REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY ALLOW TWISTED WEBBING TO ENTER THE RETRACTOR HOUSING AND JAM THE RETRACTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED RETRACTOR WOULD INTERFERE WITH WEBBING RETRACTION AND WITHDRAWAL. THIS WILL DISCOURAGE SEAT BELT USAGE.
Remedy: A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 FORD ESCORT
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 FORD ESCORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP WITH KEY IN IT, WOULD NOT RELEASE KEY. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 509613, 601627)
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP WITH KEY IN IT, WOULD NOT RELEASE KEY. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 509613, 601627)
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE PARKED IN PARKING LOT; VEHICLE TOTALED; CAUSE UNKOWN. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1982 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 FORD ESCORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 FORD ESCORT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1982 FORD ESCORT.
Investigation DP84009 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Closed
Opened:
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
Investigation DP83004 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Closed
Opened:
FUMES AND DUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Other Model Years of the FORD ESCORT
- 1981 FORD ESCORT — 2 complaints
- 1982 FORD ESCORT (current)
- 1983 FORD ESCORT — 7 complaints
- 1984 FORD ESCORT — 27 complaints
- 1985 FORD ESCORT — 31 complaints
- 1986 FORD ESCORT — 53 complaints
- 1987 FORD ESCORT — 65 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints