Ford Bronco 1981
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1981 FORD Bronco, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company, Usa.
The vehicle is described as a 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Large utility (ANSI D16.1 Utility Vehicle Categories and "Full Size" and "Large").
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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FORD | 3FM 3FM 1F1 2FM 3FM 3FM 1FB 1F1 2FM 3FM 4F2 4M2 4M4 4N2 3FM 1FD | Gasoline |
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Where is the 1981 FORD Bronco produced?
- The 1981 FORD Bronco is produced in Detroit Michigan, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1981 FORD Bronco?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 1981 FORD Bronco, additional information is below.
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What is the GVWR of a 1981 FORD Bronco?
- The 1981 FORD Bronco has a GVWR of Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) lbs.
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How much horsepower does the 1981 FORD Bronco have?
- The 1981 FORD Bronco has 143 horsepower.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 01157 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- 9888 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- 97511 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- 9747 - STRUCTURE: Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
- 97310 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET: Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd
- 9597 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Unknown
Front brk caliper seizure investigation # PE87015
Analysis:allegedly, during brake application the disc brake calipersseize, resulting in excessive pull and/or front brake lock-up.Somereports cite a complete loss of vehicle control resulting in unforewarnedand unavoidable travel into opposing traffic lanes.Consumers claim thatservice personnel have consistently attributed the problem to the use ofphenolic pistons which overheat and seize in the caliper bores.Information provided by the manufacturer disclosed the complaint, accident,and injury statistics tabulated above.Other manufacturer-supplied datadisclosed that two design changes with potential relevance to this matterwere made during the production years in question.In october 1981, thespecification of the maximum outside diameter of the piston was decreasedby 0.0250 mm and the minimum inside diameter of the caliper piston boreincreased by 0.024 mm.These changes were made to reduce the possibilityof premature wear of the front disc brake pads.A second design revisionwas made in september 1986 to reduce inadvertent chipping of the caliperpistons during brake pad replacement.Warranty claim data were inconclus-ive in identifying a failure trend accompanied by risk of accidents.The history of bronco brake pull/drift complaints disclosed that ford hadknowledge of the problem.An august 1986, ford truck interoffice letterdiscussed the phenomenon and provided suggestions to remedy the problemin the field.The condition was defined as "recession steer", manifest tothe vehicle operator as drift or pull upon brake application.In fact,the sensation was attributed to a net steer to the left when the frontsuspension moves rearward under braking forces.Conclusion:seizure of the front caliper pistons has not been identifiedas the origin of the alleged problem.Additionally, the historical dataalleging loss of vehicle control, accidents, and injuries do not identifya safety-related defect in either the braking or suspension system of thesubject vehicles.======
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
DisplacementCC | 4948.893328 |
DisplacementCI | 302 |
DisplacementL | 5 |
Doors | 2 |
Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
Engine Cylinders | 8 |
EngineHP | 143 |
EngineHP_to | 150 |
EngineKW | 106.6351 |
Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
GVWR | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
Make | FORD |
MakeID | 460 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
Manufacturer Id | 976 |
Model | Bronco |
ModelID | 6825 |
Model Year | 1981 |
NCSA Body Type | Large utility (ANSI D16.1 Utility Vehicle Categories and "Full Size" and "Large") |
NCSA Make | Ford |
NCSA Model | Bronco-fullsize (1978-on) |
Plant City | DETROIT |
Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
Plant State | MICHIGAN |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
VIN | 1FMDU15F2BLA01964 |
Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20200807 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1981 ford bronco equipped with nexen tires, tire: line: nprizah5 n/a, tire size: 235/75r15 n/a, dot number: 8ebn lmel 4318. The contact stated that he purchased four new tires a year ago, and stated that while he was driving at 45 mph, with his mechanic going on to the interstate, the contact heard a loud bang and the vehicle pulled to the right and coasted to the side of the road and noticed the front passenger's side tire was flat. The contact stated that while he and his mechanic were replacing the tire, they noticed that the inside of the tire was slashed. The contact replaced the tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact left the vehicle. The contact stated that he took the damaged tire to his residence. The contact stated that he taken the tires back to cruz tire shop where he purchased the tires because there was a warranty of 50 miles and one year of road hazer and was informed they would not replace the tires. The contact mentioned that the tire shop wanted to patch the tire. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 68,158 and tire failure mileage was 500.
No | No | N | None | None | 20000221 |
Steel belts separated in two places: one caused the tread to shift over about 1 inch; the other separation folded under itself, and caused a knot the width of the tread. *ak (dot number: unkk65a402 tiresize: lt23575r15)
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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1FMDU15G0BLA17234 | 1981 | Bronco | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU15E2BLA69645 | 1981 | Bronco | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMDU15G8BLA52913 | 1981 | Bronco | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMDU15F6BLA45661 | 1981 | Bronco | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMDU15F2BLA01964 | 1981 | Bronco | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMEU15GXBLA60919 | 1981 | Bronco | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1FMDU15G9BLA61653 | 1981 | Bronco | DETROIT MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |