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1981 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

08E019000 Mar 6, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FI... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A... Read more
Remedy
INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
1,937 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS
82V027000 Mar 26, 1982
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN COMPLETELY TO IDLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRINGS INOPERATIVE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
3,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1981 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY1
95323 Feb 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW
942321 Nov 1, 1994
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MULTI-PIECE DRIVESHAFT MISALIGNMENT WITH CENTER BEARING. *TW

FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) across all model years (1974, 1987).

15 Total Recalls
21 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1999 0 6 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 0 7 View
1993 0 3 View
1987 1 0 View
1982 2 0 View
1981 (current) 2 0
1980 2 0 View
1979 2 0 View
1978 2 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 0 View

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