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1980 Ford F-350 recalls

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

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

For the 1980 Ford F-350. 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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1980 Ford F-350 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

August 5, 1980NHTSA 80V102000823 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary
The involved vehicles do not have a protective fuel tank shield. As a result the 137 inch and 161 inch wheelbase chassis cabs fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". If the above vehicles undergo frontal impact, the drive shaft front universal joint may come into contact with the fuel tank, resulting in fuel spillage.
Remedy
The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a mid-ship fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 28, 1980NHTSA 80V1000009 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

Summary
The involved chassis cabs were improperly equipped with outside rearview mirrors with a reflective surface area of twenty square inches, which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors". This requires vehicles with a GVWR of more that 10,000 lbs. To be equipped with outside rearview mirrors of not less than fifty square inches of reflective surface area.
Remedy
Dealer will install appropriate outside rear view mirrors at no charge to owners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 18, 1979NHTSA 79V26100080,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary
The parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld. This can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from engaging the parking gear when the selector is placed in the park position.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Ford F-350 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1980 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, fuel system, gasoline, visibility, power train. 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-350 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-350?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.