Recall 80V142000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 80V142000. Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 11,500 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
11,500
Affected Vehicles
2
Makes
2
Model Years
1
Campaign #
80V142000
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Report Date
Nov 4, 1980
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
11,500
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Make
Model Years
1981
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, METAL FASTENERS THAT WERE USED TO SECURE THE CARPETING TO THE FLOOR PAN MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK BY CARPET FASTENERS. ANY LEAKING FUEL TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE FLOOR PAN WILL BE SEALED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Key Dates
Report Date
Nov 4, 1980
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
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| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1981 | Check VINs |
| MERCURY | LYNX | 1981 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
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Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
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| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD, MERCURY from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
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| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (FORD, MERCURY) in the last 3 years
10 Investigations
nhtsa-odi-investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA26001 | Jan 30, 2026 | Unknown | OPEN | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| PE25020 | Dec 18, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2014 FORD FIESTA | ENGINE | Timing Belt Failure |
| DP25001 | Sep 5, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | Underbody shields detachment |
| PE25007 | Aug 7, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2019 FORD FLEX | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | B-Pillar Trim Detachment |
| PE25002 | Mar 21, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up |
| EA25001 | Jan 17, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH E | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise |
| RQ24014 | Nov 15, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | CLOSED | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | Loss of Motive Power |
| RQ24015 | Nov 15, 2024 | Jul 23, 2025 | CLOSED | 2018 FORD EXPEDITION | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment |
| PE24030 | Oct 11, 2024 | Feb 2, 2026 | CLOSED | 2019 FORD FLEX | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Rear-view Camera Failure |
| PE24027 | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 30, 2025 | CLOSED | 2015 FORD EDGE | SERVICE BRAKES | Loss of braking caused by rear brake hose failure |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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