1981 FORD FAIRMONT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT
The 1981 FORD FAIRMONT has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (2 complaints), Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT, potentially affecting up to 35,500 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 80V152000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 1,500 vehicles affected
Defect: ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS MAY BE MISSING OR LOOSE. INSECURELY INSTALLED OR MISSING RETAINERS COULD RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PIN.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AIR CONTROL MODULE-AIR PUMP DEVERTER VALVE CLOSED, CAUSING HOT GASSES AND AIR RETURNING FROM EXHAUST TO EXPLODE/MELT/IGNITE THE PLASTIC VALVE, DAMAGING VACUUM LINES/VALVE COVER SURFACE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING A PIECE IN THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF AND CASUED LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING A PIECE IN THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF AND CASUED LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 FORD FAIRMONT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD FAIRMONT
- 1978 FORD FAIRMONT — 2 complaints
- 1979 FORD FAIRMONT — 0 complaints
- 1980 FORD FAIRMONT — 0 complaints
- 1981 FORD FAIRMONT (current)
- 1982 FORD FAIRMONT — 1 complaint
- 1983 FORD FAIRMONT — 6 complaints
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