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1981 FORD FAIRMONT

2 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
80V152000 Nov 19, 1980
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS MAY BE MISSING OR LOOSE. INSECURELY INSTALLED OR MISSING RETAINERS COULD RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PIN.
1,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
TIRES1
TIRES May 18, 1998
TIRES REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Sep 18, 1997
Incident date: Jul 16, 1997
AIR CONTROL MODULE-AIR PUMP DEVERTER VALVE CLOSED, CAUSING HOT GASSES AND AIR RETURNING FROM EXHAUST TO EXPLODE/MELT/IGNITE THE PLASTIC VALVE, DAMAGING VACUUM LINES/VALVE COVER SURFACE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1995
WHILE DRIVING A PIECE IN THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF AND CASUED LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Apr 30, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1995
WHILE DRIVING A PIECE IN THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF AND CASUED LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 29, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 29, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 1981 FORD FAIRMONT

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
RC INDEX Feb 1, 1983
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD FAIRMONT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP84010 Opened: Jan 18, 1984 , Closed: Jul 9, 1984
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1978
REAR SEATBELTS
REAR SEATBELTS

FORD FAIRMONT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD FAIRMONT across all model years (1978, 1983).

24 Total Recalls
15 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD FAIRMONT - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
1983 3 6 View
1982 2 1 View
1981 (current) 2 6
1980 3 0 View
1979 4 0 View
1978 10 2 View

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