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1981 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1981 Ford F-350, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1981 Ford F-350 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1981 Ford F-350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Wheels: rim
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1981 vs. every other F-350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-350 median. How we score
'67'68'69'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1981 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.
- DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTIONNo recall
Own a 1981 F-350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.