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
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
82V120000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1979 to 04/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 33863 | 01/24/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/07/1982 | 12/13/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake line attaching clip and replace any damaged brake tube and hose assembly without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
82V119000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1981 to 11/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 4617 | 01/03/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/07/1982 | 12/13/1982 | |||||||
Defect Summary | These 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 Summary | The dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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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 |