Ford Escort recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
38 recalls found for the Ford Escort in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3,936 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Escort | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 Ford Escort | 1 | 33 |
| 2001 Ford Escort | 1 | 68 |
| 2000 Ford Escort | 2 | 98 |
| 1999 Ford Escort | 2 | 325 |
| 1998 Ford Escort | 1 | 375 |
| 1997 Ford Escort | 2 | 543 |
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1 | 205 |
| 1995 Ford Escort | 5 | 576 |
| 1994 Ford Escort | 2 | 279 |
| 1993 Ford Escort | 3 | 379 |
| 1992 Ford Escort | 3 | 162 |
| 1991 Ford Escort | 4 | 327 |
| 1990 Ford Escort | 2 | 101 |
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1 | 152 |
| 1988 Ford Escort | 2 | 143 |
| 1987 Ford Escort | 3 | 56 |
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2 | 45 |
| 1985 Ford Escort | 3 | 26 |
| 1984 Ford Escort | 3 | 21 |
| 1983 Ford Escort | 5 | 7 |
| 1982 Ford Escort | 5 | 4 |
| 1981 Ford Escort | 10 | 1 |
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Newest Ford Escort recalls
- Mar 23, 200606E026000Exterior lighting61,944 vehiclesChevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Camaro and 66 more models
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above.
- Jul 12, 200404E048000Seat belts388 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Tracer
Certain TRW driver's side seat belts manufactured on December 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 Ford escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles,…
- Dec 9, 200202V323000Air bags396,217 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Tracer
On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
- Aug 18, 200000V228001Seat belts144,435 vehiclesFord Contour, Ford Escort and 8 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with TRW seat belt buckle assemblies.
- Oct 12, 199999V276000Power train106 vehicles1999 Ford Escort
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the s/r option.
- Sep 3, 199797V145000Fuel system, gasoline600 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Tracer
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9L engines, built at the hermosillo assembly plant and originally sold or currently registered in arizona.
- Sep 3, 199797V144000Fuel system, gasoline64,000 vehiclesFord Escort and Mercury Tracer
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9L engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in nevada,…
- Apr 25, 199696V071000Electrical system7,900,000 vehiclesMercury Cougar, Ford Mustang and 13 more models
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.