Recall 80V142000: 1981 Ford Escort and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 4, 1980

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

11,500vehicles

Model years

1981

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, metal fasteners that were used to secure the carpeting to the floor pan may have accidentally penetrated the top of the fuel tank. This would result in a slight fuel leak.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect vehicles for penetration of the fuel tank by carpet fasteners. Any leaking fuel tanks will be replaced and the floor pan will be sealed, without charge to owners.

Affected model years

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

• 1981 Ford Escort1 complaints
• 1981 Mercury Lynx0 complaints