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Recall campaign81V047000

Recall 81V047000: 1982 Ford EXP

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Report received
Apr 7, 1981
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
5,200vehicles
Model years
1982

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 not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". During a 30 mph rear impact test, fuel spillage limits were exceeded by vehicle.

Remedy

Revised fuel filler and vent pipe assemblies will be installed on affected vehicles, without charge.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.