CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Ford Escort has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 9 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (10 reports).
1985 Ford Escort recalls
Most common 1985 Ford Escort problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO DETERMINED PROBLEM WITH IGNITION MODULE. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE WILL NOT START. ALSO VEHICLE EMITS FUMES THAT SMELL LIKE ACETONE. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID TO PURCHASE NEW IGNITION MODULE FOR FEAR THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH ON FIRE.*AK EXHAUST, IGNITION SWITCH, ALTERNATOR, VOLT REGULATOR, IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR AND COIL REPLACED HOWEVER FUMES WERE STILL PROMINENT. *TT
PUT A STOP TO HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHTS: WHEN AN SUV WITH THOSE LIGHTS COMES UP BEHINE ME, EVEN A FLIPPED DOWN REARVIEW MIRROR DOES NOT PROTECT ME. *AK
SEAT BELT LATCH INCORPORATES A PLASTIC SPACER WHICH HOLDS METAL BAR IN POSITION, THE METAL BAR HOLDS THE SEAT BELT WEBBING IN PLACE, THE PLASTIC HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND NO LONGER HOLDS THE BAR IN POSITION, ALLOWING THE SEAT BELT NOT TO STAY FASTENED, CONSUMER STATES MANUFACTURER WILL NOT SELL PLASTIC PART, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE HIM TO PURCHASE AN ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. *JB
DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED AND CAR STALLS OUT 'IT WILL ONLY START AFTER THE CAR SETS FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES THIS HAS HAPPEND SEVERAL TIMES. *AK
CONSTANT OIL LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD WHICH REQUIRES ME TO USE A HEAVIER OIL SO IT WONT RUN OUT. OIL LEAKING ON MANY AREA'S OF THE ENGINE WHICH CAN POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE. MY CONCERN IS WHAT IS BEING DONE REGARDING THE OIL LEAK PROBLEM RECALL AND WHERE DO I GO TO GET IT CORRECTED. *AK
1985 Ford Escort questions
Does the 1985 Ford Escort have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1985 Ford Escort: Seats; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Ford Escort?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Seat Belts (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 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.