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Vehicle recall 80V103000 · August 6, 1980

Ford F-150, F-250 and 2 more models

The involved vehicles were manufactured without the midship fuel tank protective shields.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The involved vehicles were manufactured without the midship fuel tank protective shields. As a result, they do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity", due to excessive fuel spillage upon frontal impact.
Remedy
The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: trucks, light, (4 x 2) equipped with 2-piece drive shafts.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly, attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage can result in a vehicle fire and personalinjury.note: it is advised that owners refrain from driving their vehicles untildefect has been remedied.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
80V103000
Reported to NHTSA
August 6, 1980
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
September 17, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected
24,400
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Recall 80V103000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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