1981 FORD F250Ford F250 1981

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1981 FORD F250.
The vehicle is described as a 4x2 Light Pickup.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
FORDGasoline
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Sub-models: - F-250 - F250 Hd - F250 Ld -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1981 FORD F250 produced?
     - The 1981 FORD F250 is produced in Oakville Ontario, Canada.
  • Are there recalls for the 1981 FORD F250?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 1981 FORD F250, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 1981 FORD F250?
     - The 1981 FORD F250 has a GVWR of Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 31616 [USA]: Vehicle description: pick-up trucks equipped with optional side-mounted, in-boxspare tire carriers.system: equipment; spare ti

  • Recall 1982032 [Canada]: Pickup trucks with optional side-mounted tire carriers. the reinforcement for the in-box spare tire carrier may have been atta

  • Recall 1981105 [Canada]: Owner's guides included with the subject vehicles contain an error in the wheel lug nut torgue specifications charts.

  • Recall 1980154 [Canada]: Vehicles manufactured at the kansas city assembly plant. vehicles may have been manufactured with mislocated or inadequately t

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

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
  • 985A29 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
  • 83-16-23 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Unknown
  • 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
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

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
Body Cab TypeRegular
Body ClassPickup
Brake System TypeHydraulic
DisplacementCC4916.119200
DisplacementCI300
DisplacementL4.9
Drive Type4x2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders6
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
MakeFORD
MakeID460
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
Manufacturer Id977
ModelF-250
ModelID1805
Model Year1981
NCSA Body TypeLight Pickup
NCSA MakeFord
NCSA ModelF-Series pickup
Plant CityOAKVILLE
Plant Company NameOntario Truck
Plant CountryCANADA
Plant StateONTARIO
Seat Belts AllManual
VIN2FTEF25E6BCB21051
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
More information on VIN Requirements can be found at Title 49
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN None1 Dead19960817

Transmission failure, parked vehicle in driveway in park, left idle position, opened the door, jumped out of the gear and grabbed around the vehicle and flipped out truck and the truck rolled backward, causing fatality. *ak

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
2FTFF25G1BCA359891981F-250OAKVILLE ONTARIO, CANADA
2FTEF25E6BCB210511981F-250OAKVILLE ONTARIO, CANADA

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