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1985 Ford Escort recalls

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

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

For the 1985 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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1985 Ford Escort recalls, newest first

October 13, 1989NHTSA 89V1700001,375,500 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.
Consequence
This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.
Remedy
Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 1989NHTSA 89V095000481,049 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Consequence
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 1985NHTSA 85V05400010,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. Consequence of defect: a jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.
Remedy
Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 1985 Ford Escort with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
9
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch5
  2. Fuel system4
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline3
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood2
  5. Gasoline2

Other Ford Escort years

Other 1985 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1985 Ford Escort have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. 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 1985 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 1985 Ford Escort?
26 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.