1981 FORD F350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 FORD F350
The 1981 FORD F350 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, WHEELS:RIM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1981 FORD F350
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1981 FORD F350, potentially affecting up to 19,236 vehicles.
Recall 82V024000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| 12,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE BOLTS AND ANY DAMAGED SPARE TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Recall 81V023000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 26 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED FUEL TANK SHIELD WHICH PREVENTS DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND DRIVELINE COMPONENTS. DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST, AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE EXISTING SEPARATE SKID PLATE OR FUEL TANK SHIELD REMOVED (WHICHEVER WAS INSTALLED ON VEHICLE). A SPECIAL COMBINATION SKID PLATE/FUEL TANK SHIELD ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED IN ITS PLACE FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 81V035000 — WHEELS:RIM
| 450 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE DISC PORTION OF THE WHEEL WELDED TO THE RIM DURING MANUFACTURE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WHEEL COULD BE SUBJECT TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE WHEEL DISC.
Remedy: SUSPECT WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 80V145000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 6,260 vehicles affected
Defect: DURING A CHANGE IN ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, CERTAIN OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISLOCATED. AS A RESULT, THEY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE FUEL TANK STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 FORD F350
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 FORD F350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *AK
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Safety Rating for the 1981 FORD F350
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 FORD F350 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 FORD F350
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 FORD F350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F350
- 1976 FORD F350 — 0 complaints
- 1977 FORD F350 — 0 complaints
- 1978 FORD F350 — 0 complaints
- 1979 FORD F350 — 0 complaints
- 1980 FORD F350 — 0 complaints
- 1981 FORD F350 (current)
- 1982 FORD F350 — 0 complaints
- 1983 FORD F350 — 1 complaint
- 1984 FORD F350 — 2 complaints
- 1985 FORD F350 — 4 complaints
- 1986 FORD F350 — 17 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints