1981 FORD F100
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs
82V024000 Mar 15, 1982
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Defect Description
THE REINFORCEMENT FOR THE IN-BOX SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED USING INCORRECT HEX HEAD BOLTS. IF THE CARRIER AND REINFORCEMENT ATTACHING BOLTS ARE INCORRECT, THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE TIRE SIDEWALL TO BE DAMAGED OR WEAKENED BY EXTENDED CONTACT WITH THE SHARP EDGES OF THE BOLT HEADS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOLTS AND ANY DAMAGED SPARE TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
81V061000 May 21, 1981
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A CERTAIN PORTION OF SPECIFIED FLOOR PAN INSULATION MATERIAL (BENEATH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT) OMITTED. BECAUSE OF THIS OMISSION, A SECTION OF THE SHEET METAL FLOOR PAN WAS LEFT EXPOSED OVER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IN AN AREA OF POSSIBLE PASSENGER CONTACT... Read more
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN FLOORPAN INSULATOR PAD AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
80V145000 Nov 10, 1980
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
DURING A CHANGE IN ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, CERTAIN OF THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK STRAPS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISLOCATED. AS A RESULT, THEY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCC... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RELOCATE FUEL TANK STRAPS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1981 FORD F100
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
83-16-23
Aug 1, 1983
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F100
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP84012
Opened: Feb 14, 1984 , Closed: Apr 10, 1984
STRENGTH OF METAL BED, 3 PLY TIRES, TINT
STRENGTH OF METAL BED, 3 PLY TIRES, TINTED WINDSHIELD
DP76009
Opened: Mar 23, 1976 , Closed: Jul 7, 1976
POWER STEERING COLD WEATHER PROBLEMS
POWER STEERING COLD WEATHER PROBLEMS
FORD F100 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F100 across all model years (1967, 1987).
50
Total Recalls
19
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F100 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 9 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |