1980 FORD F150
4 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 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.
80V103000 Aug 6, 1980
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK PROTECTIVE SHIELDS. AS A RESULT, THEY DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY", DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE UPON FRONTAL IMPACT.
Remedy
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A FUEL TANK SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
80V044000 Apr 10, 1980
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE MID-SHIP FUEL TANK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION, EXCESSIVE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE REQUIRED MID-SHIP FUEL TANK SHIELD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
79V237000 Oct 26, 1979
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH REAR AXLE SHAFTS (RIGHT OR LEFT) THAT DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE BEARING JOURNALS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLE SHAFTS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 10, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
MULTIPLE FAILURES, DRIVE LINK, BUSHINGS, BEARINGS. COSTLY TO REPAIR. *BF *TC
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Apr 2, 1998
Incident date: Oct 28, 1997
LUG NUTS WERE TOO LOOSE CAUSING THEM TO BREAK OFF, ESULTING IN WHEEL FALLING OFF. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 16, 1996
SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND SOMETIMES GO ON SOMTIME TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP CAN'T FIND PROBLEM . *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1980 FORD F150
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
97310
Feb 3, 1997
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F150
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99032
Opened: Nov 4, 1999 , Closed: Dec 6, 2001
DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AN... Read more
RQ98008
Opened: May 29, 1998 , Closed: Nov 4, 1999
FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTI... Read more
DP89005
Opened: Jan 26, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
PE89020
Opened: Dec 7, 1988 , Closed: Jun 1, 1989
FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89003
Opened: Oct 13, 1988 , Closed: Feb 8, 1989
STEERING COLUMN DROPS
There is no summary currently available
FORD F150 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F150 across all model years (1973, 1990).
58
Total Recalls
1,029
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
23
Reported Crashes
216
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
FORD F150 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 290 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 241 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 170 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 107 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1980 (current) | 4 | 3 | |
| 1979 | 10 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 10 | 13 | View |
| 1977 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1966 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1955 | 0 | 1 | View |