1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY
The 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SMALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD THERMALLY CONTROLLED VALVE USED TO PREHEAT INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEN COLD FAILED IN THE OPEN POSITION CAUSING SEVERAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES PLUS EXHAUST GASSES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS SIX(6) CYLINDER ENGINE RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF FIREWALL AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR. EXHAUST NOISE IS EXCESSIVE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN BILLINGS, MT AT THE MOST RECENT FIRES.
Safety Rating for the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SUPER DUTY
- 1981 FORD F SUPER DUTY (current)
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