- The risk
- Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
- The fix
- Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Ford E150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Ford E150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1990 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical E150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Ford E150 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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No complaints about the 1981 Ford E150 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford E150: every year compared
All E150 years1981 Ford E150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Ford E150 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1981 Ford Bronco | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1981 Ford E150
Does the 1981 Ford E150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Ford E150: anchorage (July 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1981 Ford E150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Ford E150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford E150 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.
What should I do if my 1981 Ford E150 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