1980 Ford E Series

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1980 Ford E Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:36.788Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1980

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2003
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1997: 6 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 4 complaints 2003

1980: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19871
19891
19901
19920
19933
19942
19951
19976
19987
19992
20006
20016
20026
20034

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1980-07-11Wheels80V072000 Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc. During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an October 18, 1979 date of manufacture.

  2. R
    2008-03-19Fuel system, gasoline08E019000 Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator F10024, shipped between January 14 and February 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began during March 2008. Owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.

Buy-smart checklist

1980 Ford E Series — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 80V072000 · Wheels
  • Recall 08E019000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1980 Ford E Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1980 Ford E Series have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.