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1985 Ford Escort Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1985 Ford Escort's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine recalls for the 1985 Ford Escort

Engine

89V095000481,049 vehicles affected

The problem
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 fix
Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).

Engine complaints

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