1981 FORD B SERIES Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1981 Ford B Series has 2 recalls of equal seriousness: a throttle that can stick open when you release the accelerator pedal, and a brake line that can wear through and leak fluid. The throttle issue stems from a cable clamp that can interfere with the accelerator return spring, preventing the engine from returning to idle when your foot comes off the pedal. On the brake side, a missing retaining clip allows the front brake line to rub against the shock absorber, eventually wearing through the tube and causing brake fluid loss, which reduces stopping ability.