Recall 80V033000: 1980 Ford F Series (light)
- Report received
- Mar 24, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 13,332vehicles
- Model years
- 1980
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt and nut used to attach the intermediate steeriing shaft to the steering column were omitted during assembly. This could result in separation of the steering shaft from the steering column.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, tighten existing bolt-nut assemblies or install them, if missing.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1980 Ford F Series (light)0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.