Ford Ford 1980

Model Ford made in 1980 by Ford got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 15 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning power train .

Ford year 1980

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1980

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
81V008000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 09/01/1969 to 08/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	21000000	ODI	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	01/12/1981	02/12/1981
Defect Summary	This is a manufacturers notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
BC0845961001	10/01/1996	50430	Clarified technical instructions for safety recall - rcl/96s54 (attachment iii, dealer letter). *tt	04/24/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
80-12-9	06/01/1980	48415	Unknown	11/01/1995
80-11-8	06/01/1980	48432	Unknown	11/01/1995
80-11-10	06/01/1980	48434	Unknown	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
80-11-7	06/01/1980	48431	Unknown	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
80-12-17	06/01/1980	48421	Unknown	11/01/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BC0846961001	10/01/1996	50431	Information on part number for the rotunda tool that is stated in safety recall rcl/96s48-rcl/96s99. *tt	04/24/1997
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
80-12-7	06/01/1980	48413	Unknown	11/01/1995
80-12-1	06/01/1980	48408	Unknown	11/01/1995
80-12-23	06/01/1980	48422	Unknown	11/01/1995
80-11-1	06/01/1980	48424	Unknown	11/01/1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
80-12-11	06/01/1980	48417	Unknown	11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
80-11-4	06/01/1980	48428	Unknown	11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
80-11-6	06/01/1980	48430	Unknown	11/01/1995
WHEELS
80-12-2	06/01/1980	48409	Unknown	11/01/1995

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
POWER TRAIN
DP85015	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	03/06/1985	07/17/1985	FAILURE TO HOLD OR ENGAGE IN PARK AUTOMA
	Failure to hold or engage in park automatic transmission

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
02/16/1995		6
	Broken water pump, causing water to spray onto engine.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
02/16/1995		6
	Muffler rotted out.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
02/16/1995		6
	Turn signals inoperative.
POWER TRAIN
02/16/1995		6
	Speedometer inoperative. *aw
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
02/16/1995		6
	Windshield cracked.
WHEELS
08/26/1993		1
	Wheels fell off. ( new jersey state police report)