1981 FORD GRANADA

1 recalls, 1 complaints

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

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR May 10, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED WIRES TO BURN AND SMOKE TO COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD GRANADA

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

PE89039 Opened: Feb 9, 1989 , Closed: Jun 13, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1982
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
SUMMARY:THE SPRING UNDER INVESTIGATION CAUSES THE LATCHING PAWL TOENGAGE THE TEETH OF THE RATCHET WHEREBY THE PARKING BRAKE IS RETAINEDIN THE APPLIED POSITION.IF THE SPRING FAILS, THE PEDAL FOLLOWS THEOPERATORS FOOT BACK UP INTO THE RELEASED POSITION.FORD STATES THAT IT ISSUED THE BULLETIN IN ORDER ... Read more
DP76008 Opened: Mar 23, 1976 , Closed: Jul 7, 1976
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975
CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSED CARPET TO BUR
CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSED CARPET TO BURN

FORD GRANADA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD GRANADA across all model years (1975, 1983).

28 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD GRANADA - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
1983 1 0 View
1982 4 1 View
1981 (current) 1 1
1980 2 0 View
1979 5 0 View
1978 2 1 View
1977 5 0 View
1976 5 0 View
1975 3 0 View

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F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
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F-550 SD 578 603 View