1981 Ford Escort Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 1981 Ford Escort has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seats (2 reports).

10Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Escort?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1981 Ford Escort recalls

Seats

Recall 84V085Jul 18, 198480,034 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 84V071Jun 15, 1984261,400 vehicles affected

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 83V063Jun 22, 1983610,000 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 83V013Feb 17, 1983245,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Recall 81V092Jul 22, 1981112,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Recall 81V084Jul 7, 19814,338 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 81V045Apr 6, 198121,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 80V142Nov 4, 198011,500 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Recall 80V133Oct 15, 19807,000 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Recall 80V134Oct 3, 198027,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1981 Ford Escort problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seats2

What owners report

1997-03-25, Seats
SEAT FRAME AND SLIDE RAIL SUPPORTS FAILED.

1981 Ford Escort questions

Does the 1981 Ford Escort have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 1981 Ford Escort: Seats; Seats; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Seat Belts; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Ford Escort?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Ford Escort has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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