- The problem
- Some of the involved vehicles were produced with an engine compartment wire assembly that may have been routed above the air conditioning suction hose. This hose may push up on the wiring harness causing it to contact the hood prop rod bracket attaching bolt. This could lead to penetration or chafing of the wiring insulation.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing at no charge to owner.
Electrical system
1981 Ford Escort Electrical problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1981 Ford Escort's electrical system with NHTSA. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 1981 Ford Escort
Electrical complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Ford Escort electrical complaints by year
Escort electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data