The 1980 Ford Econoline has 2 recalls, the most serious being a brake hose that can contact a front tire during a full turn, wearing through and leaking brake fluid, which reduces front braking capability and extends stopping distances.
On the fuel system side, this recall only affects vehicles with dual fuel tanks that received a specific service kit: a diode in the electric fuel pump circuit cannot handle the current drawn during engine starting and can fail, potentially causing the engine to not start or run properly.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical fuel pump circuit diode in the vapor lock service kit cannot handle the current needed when starting the engine. This may short circuit and stop fuel flow to the engine, causing it to stall suddenly.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front brake hose assembly may be positioned incorrectly, allowing the hose to rub against a front tire when turning fully. This rubbing can wear through the hose, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing or losing front braking power.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
