NHTSA vehicle safety data
1981 Ford Escort Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1981 Ford Escort right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1981 Ford Escort.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1981 Ford Escort.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1981 Ford Escort in 4 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA83-013: FRONT SEATBACK FAILURE
Closed January 26, 1989
- Defect Petition DP85-009: FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS
Closed February 27, 1985
- Defect Petition DP84-017: STALLING AND CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONS
Closed September 10, 1984
- Defect Petition DP84-009: TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
Closed July 17, 1984
Other Ford Escort model years
Check your 1981 Ford Escort VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford Escort at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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