Ford F150 1980
Model F150 made in 1980 by Ford got 3 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, suspension and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding structure, suspension. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Model 1980
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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V024000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1980 to 05/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 12500 | 05/10/1982 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/15/1982 | 03/30/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. if the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers.system: equipment; spare tire carriers.consequences of defect: the tire could fail while vehicle is in operationcausing loss of air and a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V044000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1979 to 12/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 8170 | 05/09/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/10/1980 | 04/16/1980 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles were not equipped with a front protective shield for the mid-ship fuel tank. these vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. in the event of a frontal collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the required mid-ship fuel tank shield, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks (4x2 and 4x4).system: fuel; mid-ship fuel tank shield.consequences of defect: fuel spillage following an accident could result in avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V103000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1979 to 07/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 24400 | 09/17/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/06/1980 | 08/21/1980 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were manufactured without the midship fuel tank protective shields. as a result, they do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity, due to excessive fuel spillage upon frontal impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, light, (4 x 2) equipped with 2-piece drive shafts.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly, attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage can result in a vehicle fire and personalinjury.note: it is advised that owners refrain from driving their vehicles untildefect has been remedied. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V237000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1979 to 09/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 30 | 10/18/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/26/1979 | 12/13/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been produced with rear axle shafts (right or left) that did not receive proper heat treatment of the bearing journals. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace both rear axle shafts at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, light.system: suspension; rear axle shaft.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the axle shaft may fractureunder severe or extended use causing loss of a rear wheel, possible loss ofvehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 9597 | 05/01/1995 | 42080 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||||
| 97310 | 02/03/1997 | 51669 | Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| Sometimes when driving at night the headlights go off and sometimes go on somtime took truck to repair shop can't find problem . *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 3 | 10/01/2003 | |
| Multiple failures, drive link, bushings, bearings. costly to repair. *bf *tc | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 10/28/1997 | 1 | ||
| Lug nuts were too loose causing them to break off, esulting in wheel falling off. (ohio state police report) | |||