Recall 80V044000: 1980 Ford F-250 and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 10, 1980

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

8,170vehicles

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

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.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the required mid-ship fuel tank shield, without charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1980 Ford F-1503 complaints
• 1980 Ford F-2500 complaints