1981 Ford F100
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1981 Ford F100. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1981 Ford F100. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will install a revised design floorpan insulator pad at no charge to owner.
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 occur.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 68393Unknown
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