- The problem
- Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
- The risk
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- The fix
- Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Ford Bronco Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1981 Ford Bronco with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump. For comparison, the 1980 has 0 and the 1982 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Bronco year, for its age
#9 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Ford Bronco problems
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1981 Ford Bronco recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2 complaints about the 1981 Ford Bronco
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 1981 ford bronco equipped with nexen tires, tire: line: nprizah5 n/a, tire size: 235/75r15 n/a, dot number: 8ebn lmel 4318. The contact stated that he purchased four new tires a year ago, and stated that while he was driving at 45 mph, with his mechanic going on to the interstate, the contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle pulled to the right and coasted to the side of the road and noticed the front passenger's side tire was flat. The contact stated that while he and his mechanic were...
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replacing the tire, they noticed that the inside of the tire was slashed. The contact replaced the tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact left the vehicle. The contact stated that he took the damaged tire to his residence. The contact stated that he taken the tires back to cruz tire shop where he purchased the tires because there was a warranty of 50 miles and one year of road hazer and was informed they would not replace the tires. The contact mentioned that the tire shop wanted to patch the tire. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 68,158 and tire failure mileage was 500.
Steel belts separated in two places: one caused the tread to shift over about 1 inch; the other separation folded under itself, and caused a knot the width of the tread. *Ak (dot number: unkk65a402 tiresize: lt23575r15)
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All Bronco yearsQuestions about the 1981 Ford Bronco
Does the 1981 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Ford Bronco: fuel pump (August 2007). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Ford Bronco?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2).
How many complaints has the 1981 Ford Bronco had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 11, 2000 and the latest on August 10, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Ford Bronco a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 97 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Bronco year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Bronco years have the most complaints?
2022 (390), 2023 (236), 2021 (232). See every Ford Bronco year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Ford Bronco has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data