1981 Ford F800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1981 Ford F800. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1981 Ford F800
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The master cylinder to chasis brake tube and hose assemblies may have been moved from their intended position, which could allow chafing against underbody components. Chafing promotes wear of the brake tube and hose assembly and could cause a loss of brake fluid.
Remedy: Upon inspection brake tube clips will be installed, if necessary, and brake tubes and hose assemblies will be replaced or rerouted.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The involved vehicles were assembled with the left front brake tube retaining clip missing. The absence of a retaining clip may allow the brake tube to rub against the shock absorber, causing wear on the tube and, eventually, loss of brake fluid.
Remedy: Missing brake tube clips will be installed and any chafed brake tubes will be replaced.
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Electrical system: wiring
The primary circuit connection, which provides primary electrical power to the engine, could deteriorate due to high current draw produced by builder-installed equipment.
Remedy: The main cab wiring harness electrical connector will be modified to eliminate deterioration at no charge to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Ford F800. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ford F800 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F800 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford F800 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Ford F800 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford F800 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Ford F800 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Ford F800 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Ford F800 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 Ford F800 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford F800 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Ford F800 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 Ford F800 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford F800 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 Ford F800 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Ford F800 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 Ford F800 | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1981 Ford F800
How do I know if my 1981 Ford F800 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1981 Ford F800; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 81V072000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
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- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
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- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.