Recall 81V023000: 1981 Ford F-250 and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 13, 1981

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

26vehicles

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

Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified fuel tank shield which prevents direct contact between the fuel tank and driveline components. During a 30 mph frontal barrier impact test, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity", fuel leakage may occur.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the existing separate skid plate or fuel tank shield removed (whichever was installed on vehicle). A special combination skid plate/fuel tank shield assembly will be installed in its place free of charge.

Affected model years

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

• 1981 Ford F-2501 complaints
• 1981 Ford F-3502 complaints