Recalls for 1980 Ford F Series (light)

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Posted on: 1980-03-31
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.

Consequence


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.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1980-03-31
Description
On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt and nut used to attach the intermediate steeriing shaft to the steering column were omitted during assembly.  This could result in separation of the steering shaft from the steering column.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, tighten existing bolt-nut assemblies or install them, if missing.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: steering; steering column attachment.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland a vehicle accident.

DEFECT #3 - WHEELS:CENTER SECTION

Posted on: 1980-07-29
Description
Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc.  During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an october 18, 1979 date of manufacture.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: wheels; wheel assemblies.consequences of defect: separation of the wheel assembly could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: the driver may be warned of the condition by wheel wobble or vibration.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 2008-03-06
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge.  The recall began during march 2008.  Owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.

Notes
This recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.