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1980 Ford F-250 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Ford F-250. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1980 Ford F-250 recalls, newest first

March 15, 1982NHTSA 82V02400012,500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Summary
The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for the tire sidewall to be damaged or weakened by extended contact with the sharp edges of the bolt heads.
Remedy
Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 1980NHTSA 80V10300024,400 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary
The involved vehicles were manufactured without the midship fuel tank protective shields. As a result, they do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity", due to excessive fuel spillage upon frontal impact.
Remedy
The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 10, 1980NHTSA 80V0440008,170 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Certain vehicles were not equipped with a front protective shield for the mid-ship fuel tank. These vehicles do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a frontal collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the required mid-ship fuel tank shield, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Ford F-250 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ford F-250 years

Other 1980 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1980 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1980 Ford F-250 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Ford F-250?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.