Vehicle recall 80V088000 · July 14, 1980
Ford E-150, E-250 and 1 more model
Due to computer input error which resulted in an incorrect build schedule, some vehicles were shipped without the required exhaust system heat shields.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to computer input error which resulted in an incorrect build schedule, some vehicles were shipped without the required exhaust system heat shields. When the vehicle is idled over an extended period of time, a missing exhaust heat shield may result in dangerously high floor pan temperatures.
- Remedy
- Dealer will install frame-mounting heat shields without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks (vans) equipped with 300 or 302 cid engines.system: exhaust; heat shields.consequences of defect: this could result in personal injury to passengers orheat damage to items stored on the floor of the vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V088000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 29, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford E-100 (1980): 1980
- Ford E-150 (1980): 1980
- Ford E-250 (1980): 1980
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