The 1981 Ford F-350 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a wheel defect on trucks with dual rear 16.5-inch wheels where the rim may not be welded to the wheel disc, allowing the entire rim and tire to separate from the vehicle without warning.
Two recalls involve the fuel system. On certain trucks, the mid-ship fuel tank straps may be mislocated or inadequately tightened, which can allow the tank to shift and sustain damage in a collision. A separate but related concern involves trucks built without a required fuel tank shield, which provides an added layer of protection to keep the fuel system intact in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
On some dual rear wheels, the rim may not be welded to the wheel disc, allowing the rim and tire to separate from the wheel without warning and cause loss of control.
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
Some vehicles may lack a fuel tank shield that was supposed to be installed. This shield provides extra protection to help the fuel system meet safety standards.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank straps may be positioned incorrectly or not tightened enough, which could allow the fuel tank to shift or become damaged in a collision.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
