Ford Escort Recall R/1995/076: Possibility Of Rear Brake Cylinders Being Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Nov 1995
- Launched
- 11,760
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/076
- DVSA reference
Ford recalled Escort vehicles built between 15 April 1995 and 22 May 1995. The two bolts securing the rear brake cylinder to the brake back plate may not have been fully tightened. The dealer will tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The two bolts securing the rear brake cylinder to the brake back plate may not have been fully tightened. If the bolts were to come loose the efficiency of that brake circuit could be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS BEING INSECURE Defect: It is possible that the two bolts securing the rear brake cylinder to the brake back plate may not have been fully tightened. If the bolts were to come loose the efficiency of that brake circuit could be impaired. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles to tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of rear brake cylinders being insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Escort built between 15 April 1995 and 22 May 1995 may be included. Ford estimates 11,760 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/1995/076. 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 | |
| EscortChafing of brake hoses | Urgent | R/1995/061 | |
| 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/1995/061 on 29 Sep 1995, for chafing of brake hoses. The one launched after it was R/1995/080 on 20 Nov 1995, for stop light switch may be faulty. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/076, launched 15 November 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.