Ford Ltd 1981

Model Ltd made in 1981 by Ford got 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1981

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
80V121000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1980 to 08/01/1980V (Vehicle)1400011/06/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/23/198010/16/1980571102
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may start in reverse gear. this does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking affect. some of these vehicles may be equipped with a defective neutral start switch that occasionally permits engine starting with the transmission shift lever in the reverse (r) position.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect the involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the transmission neutral start switch at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; gear shift.consequences of defect: starting the engine with the shift selector in thereverse position can result in unexpected rearward motion of the vehicle whichcould cause injury to persons or damage to property behind the vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
80V147000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1980 to 10/01/1980V (Vehicle)1815411/19/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/13/198012/10/1980
Defect SummarySome of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 and 5.8 literengines.system: electrical; wiring harness.consequences of defect: a short circuit within the relay may cause overheatingwhich could result in a vehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
80V141000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1980 to 09/01/1980V (Vehicle)60011/25/1980MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/24/198012/09/1980
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles were produced without surlyn-coated foil insulators between the isolator and bracket assemblies and the rear bumper reinforcements. an epoxy coating was also omitted from the bracket assemblies. when exposed to the corrosive action of road salt, the aluminum rear bumper reinforcement could experience galvonic corrosion at the attachment surfaces. this would reduce the strength of the reinforcements and could result in bumper separation.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect rear bumper attachment components and replace them without charge, if necessary.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; bumper assembly, attachments.consequences of defect: bumper separation could present an obstacle to traffic,possibly resulting in a vehicle accident.
SUSPENSION - REAR
82V135000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1981 to 10/01/1981V (Vehicle)436101/18/1983MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/28/198201/17/1983
Defect SummaryThe lower control arms may have been manufactured from steel with material thickness below the minimum specifications for police duty. this could lead to cracks developing in the control arms, and eventually, the possibility of fracture of an arm.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will install new rear suspension lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle without charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped for police duty.system: rear suspension; lower control arms.consequences of defect: fracture can occur without prior warning and couldadversely affect vehicle steering control. under certain circumstances,particularly in high speed pursuit driving, fracture of a control arm maycreate the potential for a vehicle accident.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RC INDEX02/01/1983X69012Unknown11/01/1995

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