1981 Ford E150

Recalls

1 recall names the 1981 Ford E150. Newest first.

• Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

  Jul 18, 1990NHTSA 90V13700013,637 vehicles
  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.

  Remedy

  Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• May 2, 1996MNFire
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

  Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Filler neck spurt

  EA87002Opened Nov 4, 1986Closed Apr 29, 1987
  Summary of information from manufacturer:ford has supplied information requested concerning vehicle populationand the number of complaints.analysis:the problem appears to be one of excessive heat collecting under thevehicles, usually while stationary with the engine idling.this heatcauses the fuel to vaporize in the…

  Summary of information from manufacturer:ford has supplied information requested concerning vehicle populationand the number of complaints.analysis:the problem appears to be one of excessive heat collecting under thevehicles, usually while stationary with the engine idling.this heatcauses the fuel to vaporize in the fuel tank and develop pressures inexcess of what the vent system can handle.status:ir to ford sent on 2/20/87. Meeting with ford and final stage manufactur-ers held on march 11 & 12, 1987. Additional meeting held on march 7, 1987.also on april i, 1987.ford announced service campaign, no safety recall.recall request letter sent on 4/7/87. Ford did not agree to a safetyrecall, consequently a panel meeting was held on 4/29/87 and investigativecase c87-003 was opened.this ea was closed as a result of the case open-ing on 4/27/87.===

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