FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) 1980: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V032000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F SERIES (LIGHT) | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-04-18 | 1980-03-24 | 1980-03-31 |
Production Dates: 1979-09-01 - 1979-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: FUEL; EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT ING A VEHICLE FIRE ANDINJURY TO PASSENGERS.NOTE: LONG PERIODS OF ENGINE IDLING SHOULD BE AVOIDEDUNTIL THE VEHICLE ISINSPECTED AND REPAIRED.
