How many recalls does the 1981 Ford Ford Truck have?

The 1981 Ford Ford Truck has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Ford Ford Truck has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Ford Ford Truck Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 Ford Ford Truck. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89019 Opened 1988-12-01 · closed 1989-04-05

THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 Ford Ford Truck as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.