Ford Orion: Exhaust Downpipe May Move And Contact Wiring Loom

Ford Orion and Escort Recall Summary Ford is recalling 35,112 Orion and Escort vehicles in the United Kingdom because the exhaust downpipe may separate and contact the vehicle's wiring loom, potentially damaging electrical circuits. Ford will replace the exhaust downpipe with a current production component on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
FORD
Product
Vehicles: FORD ORION, FORD ESCORT. Units affected: 35,112
Reason
It is possible that the exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1994-05-23
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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