Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

80V032000

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1980-03-24Affected8,000 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELDS. THE ABSENCE OF THESE SHIELDS COULD CAUSE HIGH FLOOR PAN TEMPERATURES AND SMOLDERING OF THE FLOOR COVERINGS UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING OR ENGINE MALFUNCTION CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry

  • Ford

    • F Series (LIGHT)1980