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Vehicle recall 80V145000 · November 10, 1980

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

During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated.

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

Summary
During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. As a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". In the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks.system: fuel; fuel tank attachments.consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
80V145000
Reported to NHTSA
November 10, 1980
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
December 1, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected
6,260
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Recall 80V145000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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