Ford Escort Recall R/1995/061: Chafing Of Brake Hoses, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Sep 1995
- Launched
- 364
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/061
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Escort vehicles built between 1 November 1994 and 30 July 1995. The hydraulic hoses to the rear brake calipers may have been incorrectly routed. The dealer will check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hydraulic hoses to the rear brake calipers may have been incorrectly routed. This could result in contact between the hose and the suspension system with consequent damage to the hose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CHAFING OF BRAKE HOSES Defect: The hydraulic hoses to the rear brake calipers may have been incorrectly routed. This could result in contact between the hose and the suspension system with consequent damage to the hose. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses. Any damaged hoses will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in contact between the hose and the suspension system with consequent damage to the hose.
The Fix
The dealer will check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses.
Are You Affected?
Escort built between 1 November 1994 and 30 July 1995 may be included. Ford estimates 364 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/1995/061. 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 | |
| EscortIncorrectly rated tyres | Book soon | R/1995/050 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/1995/050 on 24 Jul 1995, for incorrectly rated tyres. The one launched after it was R/1995/076 on 15 Nov 1995, for possibility of rear brake cylinders being insecure. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/061, launched 29 September 1995. 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.