NHTSA recall 89V095000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Ford Escort and 2 more
Reported Jun 12, 1989481,049 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Aug 1, 1983 – Aug 1, 1985
The defect
External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
The risk
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
The remedy
Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).