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1981 Ford LTD 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 1981 Ford LTD. 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 LTD recalls, newest first

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 1982NHTSA 82V1350004,361 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary
The lower control arms may have been manufactured from steel with material thickness below the minimum specifications for police duty. This could lead to cracks developing in the control arms, and eventually, the possibility of fracture of an arm.
Remedy
The dealer will install new rear suspension lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 1980NHTSA 80V14700018,154 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

Summary
Some of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. Water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 24, 1980NHTSA 80V141000600 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Summary
The involved vehicles were produced without surlyn-coated foil insulators between the isolator and bracket assemblies and the rear bumper reinforcements. An epoxy coating was also omitted from the bracket assemblies. When exposed to the corrosive action of road salt, the aluminum rear bumper reinforcement could experience galvonic corrosion at the attachment surfaces. This would reduce the strength of the reinforcements and could result in bumper separation.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect rear bumper attachment components and replace them without charge, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 23, 1980NHTSA 80V12100014,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Summary
The involved vehicles may start in reverse gear. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking affect". Some of these vehicles may be equipped with a defective neutral start switch that occasionally permits engine starting with the transmission shift lever in the reverse ("r") position.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect the involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the transmission neutral start switch at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other Ford LTD years

Other 1981 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1981 Ford LTD have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, suspension, electrical system, structure. 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 LTD 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 LTD?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.