1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) RECALL - #80V032000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELDS. THE ABSENCE OF THESE SHIELDS COULD CAUSE HIGH FLOOR PAN TEMPERATURES AND SMOLDERING OF THE FLOOR COVERINGS UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING OR ENGINE MALFUNCTION CONDITIONS.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) |
|
| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1979 - 12/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
3/31/1980 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/18/1980 |
| # Affected |
8,000 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
|
|
| Description |
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELDS. THE ABSENCE OF THESE SHIELDS COULD CAUSE HIGH FLOOR PAN TEMPERATURES AND SMOLDERING OF THE FLOOR COVERINGS UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING OR ENGINE MALFUNCTION CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
|
| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT ING A VEHICLE FIRE ANDINJURY TO PASSENGERS.NOTE: LONG PERIODS OF ENGINE IDLING SHOULD BE AVOIDEDUNTIL THE VEHICLE ISINSPECTED AND REPAIRED. |
| See also |
1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1980 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
|
|