MYRModel Year Report

1980 Ford F250

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1980 Ford F250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:32.708Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

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 1981: 1 complaint 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 103 complaints 1990: 108 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1987 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1987 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

1980: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19831
198410
198521
198638
198738
198862
1989103
1990108
20050
20060
20070
20080

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1980-05-09Fuel system, gasoline80V044000 Certain vehicles were not equipped with a front protective shield for the mid-ship fuel tank. These vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel system integrity".

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the required mid-ship fuel tank shield, without charge to owner.

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    1980-09-17Fuel system, gasoline80V103000 The involved vehicles were manufactured without the midship fuel tank protective shields. As a result, they do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel system integrity"…

    Remedy: The involved vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, a fuel tank shield will be installed at no charge to owner.

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    1982-05-10Equipment82V024000 The reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been attached using incorrect hex head bolts. If the carrier and reinforcement attaching bolts are incorrect, the potential exists for…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace bolts and any damaged spare tires at no cost to owner.

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Buy-smart checklist

1980 Ford F250 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 80V044000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 80V103000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 82V024000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1980 Ford F250 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 F250 have?
3 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.