Ford Escort recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 12 safety recalls naming the Ford Escort, launched from 1992 to 2002. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Ford Escort recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 12
- 1992 to 2002
- Latest recall
- 30 July 2002
- R/2002/105
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Ford Escort recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE
R/2002/105, launched 30 July 2002, 2,858 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate.
Remedy: Fit a modified drive pulley to the affected vehicles.
UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG
R/1998/037, launched 9 June 1998, 15,780 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Mondeo, Scorpio
Defect: Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag
FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE
R/1996/022, launched 23 January 1996, 56,864 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Fiesta, Mondeo
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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
POSSIBILITY OF REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS BEING INSECURE
R/1995/076, launched 15 November 1995, 11,760 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification.
CHAFING OF BRAKE HOSES
R/1995/061, launched 29 September 1995, 364 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses. Any damaged hoses will be replaced.
INCORRECTLY RATED TYRES
R/1995/050, launched 24 July 1995, 18 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the tyres with T maximum speed rated examples.
EXHAUST DOWNPIPE MAY MOVE AND CONTACT WIRING LOOM
R/1994/009, launched 23 May 1994, 17,556 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Orion
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.
TAILGATE STRUT BRACKETS MAY BEND.
R/1993/060, launched 27 September 1993, 23,485 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent.
FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS
R/1993/009, launched 21 January 1993, 769 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A small number of subject vehicles may have been equipped with front brake discs of insufficient metal thickness. This could adversely affect braking performance.
Remedy: 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.
INSECURITY OF FRONT TOWING EYE
R/1992/059, launched 19 October 1992, 86,584 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Orion
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
BRAKE PIPES CHAFING
R/1992/038, launched 30 June 1992, 2,041 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Orion
Defect: 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.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles. Re-route and secure the subject brake pipes using additional clips. Damaged brake pipes will be replaced where required
FRACTURE OF HORN BRACKET
R/1992/018, launched 14 May 1992, 3,007 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the original horn bracket with a stronger version.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Ford Escort, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Ford dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.