Ford Econoline 1981
Model Econoline made in 1981 by Ford got 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and power train. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 1981
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V042000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1981 to 02/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 1650 | 04/24/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/01/1981 | 05/12/1981 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The gear position indicators on certain vehicles may be too short to be readily visible to some drivers. this is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and display, which states that the gear position display must be visible to driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | If pointer of gear position indicator is found to be too short, it will be replaced without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: vans equipped with non-tilt steering columns.system: power train; automatic transmission gear position indicator.consequences of defect: difficulty in viewing the gear shift indicator mayresult in incorrect shifting of gears, unexpected vehicle movement, accident,and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |