Ford Escort Recall R/1993/060: Tailgate Strut Brackets May Bend, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 Sep 1993
- Launched
- 23,485
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/060
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Escort vehicles built between 1 February 1990 and 30 July 1990. One or both of the brackets which attach the tailgate struts to the body 'C' pillars may bend allowing the strut to detach. The dealer will reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One or both of the brackets which attach the tailgate struts to the body 'C' pillars may bend allowing the strut to detach. This could permit the tailgate to close unexpectedly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE STRUT BRACKETS MAY BEND. Defect: There is a possibility that one or both of the brackets which attach the tailgate struts to the body 'C' pillars may bend allowing the strut to detach. This could permit the tailgate to close unexpectedly. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tailgate strut brackets may bend.
The Fix
The dealer will reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent.
Are You Affected?
Escort built between 1 February 1990 and 30 July 1990 may be included. Ford estimates 23,485 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/060. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EscortLoss of steering power assistance | Urgent | R/2002/105 | |
| Escort, Mondeo, ScorpioUnexpected deployment of passenger air bag | Urgent | R/1998/037 | |
| Escort, Fiesta, MondeoFailure of braking system vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/1996/022 | |
| EscortPossibility of rear brake cylinders being insecure | Urgent | R/1995/076 | |
| EscortChafing of brake hoses | Urgent | R/1995/061 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1993/009 on 21 Jan 1993, for front brake discs of insufficient thickness. The one launched after it was R/1994/009 on 23 May 1994, for exhaust downpipe may move and contact wiring loom. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/060, launched 27 September 1993. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.