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1983 Ford Escort recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Ford Escort. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Ford Escort recalls, newest first

December 19, 1988NHTSA 88V193000550 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
The diaphragm material of the mechanical fuel pumps may deteriorate and allow the diaphragm to rupture.
Consequence
Fuel pumped through the ruptured diaphragm and out ofthe vent opening could result in a fire.
Remedy
Install new mechanical fuel pumps with improved diaphragm material and revise wiring for electric fuel pump circuits.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 21, 1985NHTSA 85V067000515,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 15, 1984NHTSA 84V071000261,400 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 22, 1983NHTSA 83V063000610,000 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 16, 1982NHTSA 82V0880002,800 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary
During a crash barrier test, the rubber hose connecting the fuel tank and the metal filler pipe vent tube was cut, resulting in fuel leakage. The involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Remedy
Dealer will install a brace between the right side rear quarter panel and the body side rail to improve fuel tank impact resistance.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1983 Ford Escort with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes2
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch1
  3. Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood1
  4. Fuel system1
  5. Gasoline › Carburetor system1

Other Ford Escort years

Other 1983 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1983 Ford Escort have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, seats, latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1983 Ford Escort recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Ford Escort?
7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.