Ford F880 1981

Model F880 made in 1981 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to latches/locks/linkages. . There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
82V120000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1979 to 04/01/1981V (Vehicle)3386301/24/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/07/198212/13/1982
Defect SummaryThe brake master cylinder to chassis tube and hose assembly may have been located in such a way that it is susceptible to chafing during vehicle operation. continued chafing may result in tube or hose failure and subsequent loss of brake fluid.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake line attaching clip and replace any damaged brake tube and hose assembly without charge.
NotesVehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes.system: service brakes; hydraulic brake tube and hose assembly.consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid would lead to a reduction in orloss of service braking capability which could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: vehicle operator may be alerted to the problem by a drop in brake pedalheight during application. illumination of brake warning light on theinstrument panel may also alert driver to the situation.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
82V119000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1981 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)461701/03/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/07/198212/13/1982
Defect SummaryThese vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect end clamp on the hand throttle actuating cable. under certain conditions, pertaining to the clamp-to-throttle cable orientation and distances of the cable to governor shaft, the throttle cable end clamp may interfere with the outboard accelerator.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with 8.2 liter diesel enginesand optional hand throttle controls.system: fuel; hand throttle.consequences of defect: if such interference occurs, the throttle may notreturn to the idle position upon release of the accelerator pedal, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
 Both door latches have fallen off. consumer has to climb in and out of vehicle and feels this is very unsafe. please provide any further information. ph