1988 National Escort III
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 National Escort III. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 National Escort III. Newest first.
Brake pedal travel beyond half the distance to the floor IS impaired due to the mounting of a murphy throttle interlock solenoid between the brake pedal shaft and floorboard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The interference with brake pedal travel could impairthe brake system and extend vehicle stopping distance, which could result in anaccident.
Remedy
Reposition murphy throttle interlock solenoid away from any possible interference with brake pedal travel.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake pedal interference
There is no summary currently available
Every National Escort III model year
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