1980 FORD MUSTANG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1980 FORD MUSTANG
The 1980 FORD MUSTANG has received a total of 8 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum (3 complaints), Steeringcolumn (2 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG, potentially affecting up to 35,937 vehicles.
Recall 08E019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,937 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Steeringcolumn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TILT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKEN GIMBLE RING AND POT METAL BRACKET.
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE BOLTS AND RECOIL ASSEMBLY BROKEN.
BROKEN GIMBLE RING AND POT METAL BRACKET, TILT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKEN SINCE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY LATCH BROKE, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE DUE TO LEAKAGE.
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1980 FORD MUSTANG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
U-6F EXPT — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1980 FORD MUSTANG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD MUSTANG
- 1975 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1976 FORD MUSTANG — 2 complaints
- 1977 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1978 FORD MUSTANG — 10 complaints
- 1979 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1980 FORD MUSTANG (current)
- 1981 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1982 FORD MUSTANG — 1 complaint
- 1983 FORD MUSTANG — 5 complaints
- 1984 FORD MUSTANG — 35 complaints
- 1985 FORD MUSTANG — 22 complaints
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