Vehicle recall 80V089000 · July 14, 1980
1980 Ford F-700
On certain vehicles, two fuel line brackets were incorrectly positioned, allowing the fuel line to come into contact with the left hand front brake jounce hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, two fuel line brackets were incorrectly positioned, allowing the fuel line to come into contact with the left hand front brake jounce hose. Contact with the fuel line, which has a metal outer shield, could cause chafing of the brake hose.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with instructions for repositioning the brackets to reroute the fuel line. The left-hand brake jounce hose will also be replaced if chafing has occurred.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: fuel; fuel line fittings.consequences of defect: continued chafing of the brake hose could lead to lossof brake fluid, loss of braking capability, and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V089000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- August 18, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 159
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-700 (1980): 1980
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