Ford F350 1980

Model F350 made in 1980 by Ford got 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic, structure and suspension. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

F350 year 1980

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations

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
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
82V024000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 05/01/1980 to 05/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	12500	05/10/1982	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	03/15/1982	03/30/1982
Defect Summary	The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. if the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers.system: equipment; spare tire carriers.consequences of defect: the tire could fail while vehicle is in operationcausing loss of air and a vehicle accident.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
80V103000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 07/01/1979 to 07/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	24400	09/17/1980	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	08/06/1980	08/21/1980	571	301
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles were manufactured without the midship fuel tank protective shields. as a result, they do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity, due to excessive fuel spillage upon frontal impact.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks, light, (4 x 2) equipped with 2-piece drive shafts.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly, attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage can result in a vehicle fire and personalinjury.note: it is advised that owners refrain from driving their vehicles untildefect has been remedied.
80V102000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 02/01/1980 to 05/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	823	09/17/1980	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	08/05/1980	08/21/1980	571	301
Defect Summary	The involved vehicles do not have a protective fuel tank shield. as a result the 137 inch and 161 inch wheelbase chassis cabs fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. if the above vehicles undergo frontal impact, the drive shaft front universal joint may come into contact with the fuel tank, resulting in fuel spillage.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a mid-ship fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks, chassis cabs.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly, attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage presents the potential for a vehicle fireand personal injury.note: it is advised that owners refrain from driving their vehicles untildefect has been corrected.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
79V261000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 09/01/1979 to 10/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	80000	02/28/1980	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	12/18/1979	01/14/1980
Defect Summary	The parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld. this can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from engaging the parking gear when the selector is placed in the park position.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: light trucks.system: power train; park actuating rod.consequences of defect: if vehicle is parked on an incline and the emergencybrake is not engaged, the vehicle could roll free, possibly causing injury tobystanders and personal property.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
80V100000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 04/01/1980 to 06/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	9	08/29/1980	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	07/28/1980	08/08/1980	571	111
Defect Summary	The involved chassis cabs were improperly equipped with outside rearview mirrors with a reflective surface area of twenty square inches, which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, rearview mirrors. this requires vehicles with a gvwr of more that 10,000 lbs. to be equipped with outside rearview mirrors of not less than fifty square inches of reflective surface area.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will install appropriate outside rear view mirrors at no charge to owners.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks, chassis cabs with a gvwr of 11,000 lbs.system: visual; rearview mirrors, exterior.consequences of defect: insufficient reflective surface would not provide anadequate or safe view of activity to the rear and an accident could result.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A29	03/18/1998	601036	Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc	06/23/1998
STRUCTURE
9747	02/17/1997	51689	Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd	06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - FRONT
9597	05/01/1995	42080	Unknown	11/01/1995
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
97310	02/03/1997	51669	Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd	06/27/1997

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SUSPENSION
C85010	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	09/30/1985	08/02/1988	DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION
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