1980 FORD F250 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 80V044000 on 04/15/1980
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1979 - 11/30/1979
- Affected:
- 8,170
- Defect:
- Certain vehicles were not equipped with a front protective shield for the mid-ship fuel tank. these vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". in the event of a frontal collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the required mid-ship fuel tank shield, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks (4x2 and 4x4).system: fuel; mid-ship fuel tank shield.consequences of defect: fuel spillage following an accident could result in avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
- Campaign:
- 80V103000 on 08/20/1980
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1979 - 06/30/1980
- Affected:
- 24,400
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 82V024000 on 03/29/1982
- Component:
- Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1980 - 04/30/1981
- Affected:
- 12,500
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
1980 FORD F250 TSBs (4)
- Bulletin:
- 9597
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 97310
- Component:
- 021242 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
- Summary:
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9747
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 985A29
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
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