MYRModel Year Report

1980 Ford F350

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1980 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:22.602Z

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
5

Campaigns on file for 1980

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1980: 0 complaints 1980 0 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 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
19812
19820
19831
19842
19854
198614
19878
198829
198941
199039
20050
20060
20070
20080

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1980-02-28Power train79V261000 The parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld. This can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1980-08-29Visibility80V100000 The involved chassis cabs were improperly equipped with outside rearview mirrors with a reflective surface area of twenty square inches, which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: Dealer will install appropriate outside rear view mirrors at no charge to owners.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1980-09-17Fuel system, gasoline80V102000 The involved vehicles do not have a protective fuel tank shield. As a result the 137 inch and 161 inch wheelbase chassis cabs fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel…

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

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1985-09-30CClosed 1988-08-02 Dual rear wheel retention

Buy-smart checklist

1980 Ford F350 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 79V261000 · Power train
  • Recall 80V100000 · Visibility
  • Recall 80V103000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 80V102000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 82V024000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 1980 Ford F350 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 F350 have?
5 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.