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1981 Ford F-100 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 1981 Ford F-100. 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.

1981 Ford F-100 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

May 21, 1981NHTSA 81V061000130 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
The involved trucks were manufactured with a certain portion of specified floor pan insulation material (beneath the right front passenger seat) omitted. Because of this omission, a section of the sheet metal floor pan was left exposed over the exhaust system in an area of possible passenger contact.
Remedy
The dealer will install a revised design floorpan insulator pad at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 10, 1980NHTSA 80V1450006,260 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary
During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. As a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Ford F-100 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ford F-100 years

Other 1981 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1981 Ford F-100 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, structure, 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 1981 Ford F-100 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 1981 Ford F-100?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.