Recall campaign80V152000
Recall 80V152000: 1981 Mercury Zephyr and 1 other model
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
- Report received
- Nov 19, 1980
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 1,500vehicles
- 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 some of the involved vehicles, the brake pushrod to brake pedal retaining pins may be missing or loose. Insecurely installed or missing retainers could result in disengagement of the brake pushrod and total loss of service braking.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake pedal retaining pin.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Ford Fairmont4 complaints
- 1981 Mercury Zephyr0 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.