1981 Ford LTD for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1981 Ford LTD for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1981 Ford LTD
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82V135000 | 1982-12-28 | suspension:rear | 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 EVENTUALLY, THE POSSIBILITY OF FRACTURE OF AN ARM. |
| 80V147000 | 1980-11-13 | electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash | 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. |
| 80V141000 | 1980-10-24 | structure:body:bumpers | 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 BRACKET ASSEMBLIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO THE CORROSIVE ACTION OF ROAD SALT, THE ALUMINUM REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT COULD... |
| 80V121000 | 1980-09-23 | electrical system:ignition:switch | 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 BRAKING AFFECT". SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A DEFECTIVE NEUTRAL START SWITCH THAT OCCASIONALLY PERMITS... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1981 Ford LTD
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1981 Ford LTD; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 1981 Ford LTD in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
The LTD in everyday use
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Who the LTD suits
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
A longer test drive
Rent first, buy later: a week with the LTD answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Drive the LTD on your commute before you commit to it.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Next step
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1981 Ford LTD from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Ford LTD for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Ford LTD
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Ford LTD?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1981 Ford LTD before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1981 Ford LTD have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.