Model year guide

1981 Ford Granada

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1981 Ford Granada is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

1981 Ford Granada — representative photo
Representative photo

1981 Ford Granada at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1981 Ford Granada recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #07E064000 · 27/08/2007

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 VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1981 Ford Granada common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Dimensions & weight

Length
196.5 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
52.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Curb weight
2,802–2,950 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1981 Ford Granada — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Ford Granada

Ford Granada was a name used by the Ford Motor Company for two unrelated vehicles sold in different markets:Ford Granada (Europe), built and marketed in Europe from 1972 to 1994 Ford Granada, built and marketed in North America from 1975 to 1982

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1981 Ford Granada vehicles on record

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Other Ford Granada model years

1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982

1981 Ford Granada — frequently asked questions

Does the 1981 Ford Granada have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1981 Ford Granada. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Ford Granada?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.