The 1980 Ford Mustang has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (3 reports).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1980 Ford Mustang recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1980 Ford Mustang.
Most common 1980 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
TILT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKEN GIMBLE RING AND POT METAL BRACKET.
SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY LATCH BROKE, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE DUE TO LEAKAGE.
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
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
1980 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 1980 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1980 Ford Mustang at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1980 Ford Mustang?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1980 Ford Mustang has been fixed?
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