1981 Ford F-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1981 Ford F-350 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

4Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your F-350?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1981 Ford F-350 recalls

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Recall 82V024Mar 15, 198212,500 vehicles affected

Wheels:Rim

Recall 81V035Mar 20, 1981450 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 81V023Feb 13, 198126 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 80V145Nov 10, 19806,260 vehicles affected

Most common 1981 Ford F-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2000-02-17, Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *AK
1999-11-29, Engine And Engine Cooling
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

1981 Ford F-350 questions

Does the 1981 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1981 Ford F-350: Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack; Wheels:Rim; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Ford F-350?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Ford F-350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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