How do I know if my 1991 Ford Escort has a recall?

To know if your 1991 Ford Escort has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 1991 Ford Escort VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 1991 Ford Escort has an open recall?

If your 1991 Ford Escort is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 1991 Ford Escort does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 1991 Ford Escort are taken care of by Ford at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

1991 Ford Escort

3 Recalls

NHTSA 90V-076

1991 Ford Escort Recall 90V076000

6,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort

NHTSA 93V-057

1991 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 93V057000

91,000 Potential Units Affected

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer

NHTSA 92V-117

1991-1992 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 92V117000

22,000 Potential Units Affected

SHOULD A CRACK DEVELOP, FUEL VAPOR CAN ESCAPE FROM THETANK WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACK.FUEL LEAKS CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your 1991 Ford Escort is affected by a new safety recall, Ford will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 1991 Ford Escort has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 1991 Ford Escort for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 1991 Ford Escort is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 1991 Ford Escort for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 1991 Ford Escort for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 1991 Ford Escort will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 1991 Ford Escort by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 1991 Ford Escort that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 1991 Ford Escort, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 1991 Ford Escort VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Ford Escort Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 3 recalls that may affect your 1991 Ford Escort.

Check your Ford Escort for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Ford dealership near you.

1991 Ford Escort

3 Recalls

NHTSA 90V-076

1991 Ford Escort Recall 90V076000

6,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort

NHTSA 93V-057

1991 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 93V057000

91,000 Potential Units Affected

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer

NHTSA 92V-117

1991-1992 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 92V117000

22,000 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer and 1 other

NHTSA 90V-076

1991 Ford Escort Recall 90V076000

6,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort

NHTSA 93V-057

1991 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 93V057000

91,000 Potential Units Affected

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer

NHTSA 92V-117

1991-1992 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 92V117000

22,000 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer and 1 other

NHTSA 90V-076

1991 Ford Escort Recall 90V076000

6,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS COULD CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK AT THE WIDE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort

NHTSA 93V-057

1991 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 93V057000

91,000 Potential Units Affected

THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THESTEERING COLUMN HOUSING WHICH COULD CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer

NHTSA 92V-117

1991-1992 Ford Escort Mercury Tracer Recall 92V117000

22,000 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer and 1 other