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1987 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 1987 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.

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1987 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

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 27, 1987NHTSA 87V060000350 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary
Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels.
Consequence
Wheel studs could fracture creating a risk of a wheelseparating with little forewarning.
Remedy
Replace wheel lug nuts and if necessary, replace wheels and wheel studs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 1987 Ford Escort with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
26
Injuries reported
6
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch15
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline10
  3. Electrical system › Ignition6
  4. Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator4
  5. Fuel system3

Other Ford Escort years

Other 1987 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1987 Ford Escort have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, fuel system, gasoline, wheels. 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 1987 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 1987 Ford Escort?
56 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.