Vehicle recall 84V123000 · October 10, 1984
Ford Escort, Mercury LN7 and 1 more model
The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket. Normal engine movements may cause the bracket to rub against the brake line.
- Remedy
- The brake line will be inspected and rerouted if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injectionand turbo 1.6 liter engines.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: if the brake line wears enough that brake fluid leaksfrom the line, the vehicle stopping distance may increase. The deterioration inbraking performance from a fluid leak could result in an accident.note: the brake warning light should alert driver to fluid loss. Increasedbrake pedal travel or spongy brake pedal action may also occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V123000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 10, 1984
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 26, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,998
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 (1984): 1984
- Mercury LN7 (1984): 1984
- Mercury Lynx (1984): 1984
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