Ford Mustang 1980
Model Mustang made in 1980 by Ford got 8 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1980
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E019000 | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS | E (Equipment) | 1937 | 03/19/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/06/2008 | 03/06/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 80-3-6-S | 06/01/1980 | 80-3-6-S | 48411 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 80-11-12 | 06/01/1980 | 48435 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| U-6F EXPT | 06/01/1980 | 48423 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||||
| 80-4-34-S | 06/01/1980 | 48427 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 80-11-9 | 06/01/1980 | 48433 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||||
| 80-12-8 | 06/01/1980 | 48414 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 80-11-2 | 06/01/1980 | 48425 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA90025 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/02/1990 | 04/10/1991 | FLOOR PAN FRACTURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA85016 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/22/1985 | 04/14/1987 | FLOOR PAN CRACKS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 01/18/1984 | 1 | 01/18/1984 | |
| Driver's seat belt assembly structure bolts and recoil assembly broken. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/06/1983 | 1 | 06/26/1980 | |
| Rear brakes locked up, causing accident/injuries. | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| Tilt wheel assembly broken gimble ring and pot metal bracket. | |||
| 01/18/1984 | 1 | 01/18/1984 | |
| Broken gimble ring and pot metal bracket, tilt wheel assembly broken since date of manufacture. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 05/31/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle, noticed a plume of smoke & bad smell coming from steering column & rear of vehicle, fire had burned thru the rear seat from muffler area, *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/18/1984 | 1 | 01/18/1984 | |
| Sun roof assembly latch broke, causing extensive damage to the interior of vehicle due to leakage. | |||