1981 Ford LTD
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
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1981
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1981: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1980-11-06Electrical system80V121000 The involved vehicles may start in reverse gear. This does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the transmission neutral start switch at no charge to owner.
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1980-11-19Electrical system80V147000 Some of the involved vehicles have electrical relay systems which may be susceptible to water leakage into the relay case. Water entry may cause a short circuit within the relay.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect vehicles for the type of relay used, reorient wiring harnesses as necessary, and replace suspect relays with new parts.
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1980-11-25Structure80V141000 The involved vehicles were produced without surlyn-coated foil insulators between the isolator and bracket assemblies and the rear bumper reinforcements. An epoxy coating was also omitted from the…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect rear bumper attachment components and replace them without charge, if necessary.
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1983-01-18Suspension82V135000 The lower control arms may have been manufactured from steel with material thickness below the minimum specifications for police duty. This could lead to cracks developing in the control arms, and…
Remedy: The dealer will install new rear suspension lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle without charge.
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2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Buy-smart checklist
1981 Ford LTD — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 80V121000 · Electrical system
- Recall 80V147000 · Electrical system
- Recall 80V141000 · Structure
- Recall 82V135000 · Suspension
- Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1981 Ford LTD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1981 Ford LTD 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.