1980 Ford Mustang
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1980 Ford Mustang. Newest first.
Intercontinental auto parts IS recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle IS in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire.
Remedy
Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
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 installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Column
Tilt wheel assembly broken gimble ring and pot metal bracket.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Steering › Column · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sun roof assembly latch broke, causing extensive damage to the interior of vehicle due to leakage.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear brakes locked up, causing accident/injuries.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Driving vehicle, noticed a plume of smoke & bad smell coming from steering column & rear of vehicle, fire had burned thru the rear seat from muffler area, *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Floor pan fracture
There is no summary currently available
- Floor pan cracks
Summary:ford recognizes the floor pan cracking problem and has issued4 service bulletins pertaining to repair. The latest one was issued onseptember 11, 1986. However, ford does not believe the floor pan problemrepresents a safety hazard.analysis: floor pan cracking causes the driver to rock in his seat.although this…
Summary:ford recognizes the floor pan cracking problem and has issued4 service bulletins pertaining to repair. The latest one was issued onseptember 11, 1986. However, ford does not believe the floor pan problemrepresents a safety hazard.analysis: floor pan cracking causes the driver to rock in his seat.although this IS very annoying, it appears to be more of an economic issuethan a safety issue. No accidents or injuries have been reported.status: this ea was closed on may 14, 1987.===
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.
- 48435Unknown
- 48433Unknown
- 48427Unknown
- 48425Unknown
- 48423Unknown
- 48414Unknown
- 48411Unknown
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