Recall
Ford F Series (light) — 80V032000
NHTSA ID
80V032000
Make
Ford
Model
F Series (light)
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1980-03-24
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Units Affected
8,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT THE SPECIFIED EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELDS. THE ABSENCE OF THESE SHIELDS COULD CAUSE HIGH FLOOR PAN TEMPERATURES AND SMOLDERING OF THE FLOOR COVERINGS UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING OR ENGINE MALFUNCTION CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY HEAT SHIELD WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.