Vehicle recall 80V061000 · May 16, 1980
1980 Ford LTD
Misbuilt wiring harnesses may have been installed on certain vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Misbuilt wiring harnesses may have been installed on certain vehicles. This would allow the power windows to be operated while the ignition key is turned off, a condition which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, "power operated window systems".
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the wiring harness and repair, if necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; power windows.consequences of defect: accident and injury could result if children are ableto operate power windows without adult supervision.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V061000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vehicles covered
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