Recall 81V105000: 1982 Ford Econoline
- Report received
- Sep 9, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 115vehicles
- 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
The involved vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In a moving barrier impact test from the rear at 30 mph, the fastener attaching the fuel sender ground wire to the frame crossmember, aft of the fuel tank, pierced the fuel tank.
Remedy
The fuel sender ground wire attachment on all affected vehicles will be relocated to eliminate the danger, without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Ford Econoline1 complaints
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.