1981 Ford F Super Duty
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Engine
The small exhaust manifold thermally controlled valve used to preheat intake manifold when cold failed in the open position causing several engine compartment fires plus exhaust gasses on the right side of this SIX(6) cylinder engine resulting in overheating of firewall and premature failure of the alternator. Exhaust noise IS excessive. Vehicle was in motion in billings, mt at the most recent fires.
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.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
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