1981 FORD F350 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 80V145000 on 12/09/1980
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1980 - 09/30/1980
- Affected:
- 6,260
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
- Campaign:
- 81V023000 on 03/05/1981
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1980 - 12/31/1980
- Affected:
- 26
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank shield or skid plate.consequences of defect: in the event the vehicle is involved in a collisionfuel leakage, combined with an ignition source, may result in a vehicle fireand serious injury to passengers.
- Campaign:
- 81V035000 on 04/07/1981
- Component:
- Wheels:rim
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1981 - 01/31/1981
- Affected:
- 450
- 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.
- Correction:
- Suspect wheels will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, at no charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with dual rear wheels.system: suspension; rear wheels.consequences of defect: driver could lose vehicle control, without priorwarning, and have an accident.
- 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.
1981 FORD F350 TSBs (9)
- Bulletin:
- 9597
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 83-16-23
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- 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:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *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
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
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