Recall 80V103000: 1980 Ford F-150 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Aug 6, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 24,400vehicles
- 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
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.
Remedy
The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel tank shield will be installed at no 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
- 1980 Ford F-3500 complaints
- 1980 Ford F1001 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.