How many recalls does the 1981 Ford Granada have?

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

How do I check if my 1981 Ford Granada 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.

What do owners complain about most on the 1981 Ford Granada?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

1981 Ford Granada Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 Ford Granada. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“An electrical short caused wires to burn and smoke to come out of the steering column. Please describe. *ak”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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 Granada as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.