1981 · Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Recalls Reported in 1981
19 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 21,399,470 vehicles.
1981 Recalls
All 19 Ford Motor Company recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Recall 81V151000
Ford Motor Company
Equipment:tire reserve load label (glove compartme
Equipment · 3,010 affected · Dec 23, 1981
Large Recall 81V002000
Ford Motor Company
Engine cooling system:fan
Engine And Engine Cooling · 123,453 affected · Dec 2, 1981
Recall 81V003000
Ford Motor Company
Engine cooling system:fan
Engine And Engine Cooling · 81,807 affected · Dec 2, 1981
Recall 81V124000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,100 affected · Oct 15, 1981
Recall 81V121000
Ford Motor Company
Wheels:multiple:lugs:nuts:bolts
Wheels · 16,500 affected · Oct 6, 1981
Recall 81V107000
Ford Motor Company
Lighting:general or unknown component:high/low bea
Exterior Lighting · 791 affected · Sep 15, 1981
Recall 81V105000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel tank assembly
Fuel System, Gasoline · 115 affected · Sep 9, 1981
Recall 81V102000
Ford Motor Company
Interior systems:bucket:back rest
Seats · 6,500 affected · Sep 8, 1981
Large Recall 81V092000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck
Fuel System, Gasoline · 112,000 affected · Jul 22, 1981
Recall 81V090000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:lines:metallic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,700 affected · Jul 17, 1981
Recall 81V084000
Ford Motor Company
Brakes:hydraulic:power assist:booster
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,338 affected · Jul 7, 1981
Recall 81V072000
Ford Motor Company
Electrical system:wiring:other part
Electrical System · 11,700 affected · Jun 15, 1981
Recall 81V061000
Ford Motor Company
Structure:frame:members and body:other parts
N/A · 130 affected · May 21, 1981
Recall 81V047000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck
Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,200 affected · Apr 7, 1981
Recall 81V045000
Ford Motor Company
Equipment:speed control vacuum lines
N/A · 21,000 affected · Apr 6, 1981
Recall 81V042000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:transmission:3 speed:shift pattern ind
Power Train · 1,650 affected · Apr 1, 1981
Recall 81V035000
Ford Motor Company
Wheels:single:rim base
Wheels · 450 affected · Mar 20, 1981
Recall 81V023000
Ford Motor Company
Fuel:fuel tank assembly:attachments
Fuel System, Gasoline · 26 affected · Feb 13, 1981
Large Recall 81V008000
Ford Motor Company
Power train:transmission:automatic:indicator:lever
Power Train · 21,000,000 affected · Jan 12, 1981
Ford Motor Company 1981 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Ford Motor Company issue in 1981?
Ford Motor Company issued 19 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1981, affecting an estimated 21,399,470 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1981 Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.