Equipment recall 94E019000 · June 2, 1994
Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer
The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- The offset toe adjusting pin can fracture under conditions such as torsional loads, flexing motion, impact loads, and overtorquing.
- Consequence
- This can result in loss of vehicle steering control andan accident.
- Remedy
- Dana will pay for replacement and labor costs of the adjustment pin without charge to the installing facility and the vehicle owner. These pins should be replaced by a Ford original equipment pin assembly. Owner or installer inquiries concerning this recall campaign should contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606.
- Notes
- System: suspension; independent front.equipment description: offset rear toe adjusting pin.note: if you have any problems with the pin replacement reimbursement program,please contact dana service center at 1-800-248-9606. Also, contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94E019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 1994
- Filed by
- DANA CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 31, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 919
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
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 (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
- Mercury Tracer (1991-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991
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