Ford Escort, Orion Recall R/1994/009: Exhaust Downpipe May Move And Contact Wiring Loom, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 May 1994
- Launched
- 17,556
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/009
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Escort, Orion vehicles built between 1 August 1992 and 31 October 1993. The exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. The dealer will replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXHAUST DOWNPIPE MAY MOVE AND CONTACT WIRING LOOM Defect: It is possible that the exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to the vehicle wiring loom.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.
Are You Affected?
Escort, Orion built between 1 August 1992 and 31 October 1993 may be included. Ford estimates 17,556 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/1994/009. 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/1993/060 on 27 Sep 1993, for tailgate strut brackets may bend. The one launched after it was R/1994/038 on 26 Sep 1994, for failure of headlamps. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 1994.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/009, launched 23 May 1994. 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.