1981 Ford Taurus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1981 Ford Taurus has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Taurus?

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

1981 Ford Taurus recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1981 Ford Taurus.

Most common 1981 Ford Taurus problems

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

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Tires1

What owners report

2000-08-31, Tires
FIRESTONE TIRE FAILURE IS NOT A NEW THING. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ALMOST 19 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS PREGNANT WITH MY DAUGHTER AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH AFTER A BLOW OUT AT 70 MPH. THE OUTER TREAD COMPLETELY SEPERATED FROM THE TIRE AND THERE WAS WIRE ALL OVER( DOT NUMBER: )
1999-12-14, Power Train
SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONS. YH

1981 Ford Taurus questions

Does the 1981 Ford Taurus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1981 Ford Taurus at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Ford Taurus?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Ford Taurus 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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