Ford F250 1981
Model F250 made in 1981 by Ford got 1 consumer complain there are 5 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and structure.
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 | |||||
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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 - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V023000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1980 to 01/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 26 | 04/15/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/13/1981 | 03/06/1981 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. during a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity, fuel leakage may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). a special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank shield or skid plate.consequences of defect: in the event the vehicle is involved in a collisionfuel leakage, combined with an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fireand serious injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| 80V145000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1980 to 10/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 6260 | 12/01/1980 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/10/1980 | 12/10/1980 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. as a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. in the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V061000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1981 to 01/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 130 | 06/18/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/21/1981 | 06/02/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved trucks were manufactured with a certain portion of specified floor pan insulation material (beneath the right front passenger seat) omitted. because of this omission, a section of the sheet metal floor pan was left exposed over the exhaust system in an area of possible passenger contact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a revised design floorpan insulator pad at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with rubber floor mat assemblies.system: structure; floor pan insulation.consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions, the sheet metal couldreach abnormal temperatures which could potentially cause personal injury.note: the owner is advised to avoid extended periods of idling before thedefect is corrected. the temperatures could also become hot enough to damagematerials placed under the seat. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - MULTI PIECE | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V121000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1980 to 09/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 16500 | 11/09/1981 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/06/1981 | 10/27/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The owners guide may contain an error in the wheel lug nut torque specification chart. incorrect information could result in improper torque of the lug nuts during wheel replacement. lug nuts could come loose during vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | An adhesive-backed, revised page will be supplied to owners for insertion in the owners guide. in addition, dealers will provide torque verification, if one or more wheels have been serviced, at no cost to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks.system: labels and information; owners guide.consequences of defect: this defect could lead to wheel detachment, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: vehicle vibration, wheel clunking or other noises are indicators of thedefect. if one or more wheels have been serviced, owner is advised to have theproper lug nut torque verified. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 83-16-23 | 08/01/1983 | 68393 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 985A29 | 03/18/1998 | 601036 | Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/19/1996 | |||
| Transmission failure, parked vehicle in driveway in park, left idle position, opened the door, jumped out of the gear and grabbed around the vehicle and flipped out truck and the truck rolled backward, causing fatality. *ak | |||