Vehicle recall 80V133000 · October 15, 1980
Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx
Some of the involved vehicles were produced with an engine compartment wire assembly that may have been routed above the air conditioning suction hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles were produced with an engine compartment wire assembly that may have been routed above the air conditioning suction hose. This hose may push up on the wiring harness causing it to contact the hood prop rod bracket attaching bolt. This could lead to penetration or chafing of the wiring insulation.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with air conditioning.system: electrical; wiring harness, front underhood.consequences of defect: if an electrical short results, the wiring harness mayoverheat, creating the potential for a vehicle fire and personal injury topassengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V133000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 1, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Escort (1981): 1981
- Mercury Lynx (1981): 1981
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