1983 FORD F150 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 FORD F150
The 1983 FORD F150 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Tirestreadbelt (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1983 FORD F150
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1983 FORD F150, potentially affecting up to 98,162 vehicles.
Recall 83V028000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 98,162 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 FORD F150
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 FORD F150. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THESE TIRES ARE SEPARATING AND CLOSE TO BLOWING OUT!! UNFORTUNATELY I CANT AFFORD A NEW SET. THEY ONLY HAVE 15000 MILES ON THEM. I CONTACTED UNIROYAL AND THEY WERE VERY DEFIANT AND BRASH!! SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED USING THIS TIRE, IF THEY HAVENT ALREADY!! THIS TIRE IS ROTTED AND FALLING APART. IT WAS OBVIOUSLY MADE WITH FAULTY COMPONENTS!! DO YOUR JOD AND GET THIS TIRE OFF THE ROAD!!!!!!! MR
THESE TIRES ARE SEPARATING AND CLOSE TO BLOWING OUT!! UNFORTUNATELY I CANT AFFORD A NEW SET. THEY ONLY HAVE 15000 MILES ON THEM. I CONTACTED UNIROYAL AND THEY WERE VERY DEFIANT AND BRASH!! SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED USING THIS TIRE, IF THEY HAVENT ALREADY!! THIS TIRE IS ROTTED AND FALLING APART. IT WAS OBVIOUSLY MADE WITH FAULTY COMPONENTS!! DO YOUR JOD AND GET THIS TIRE OFF THE ROAD!!!!!!! MR
ENGINE STOPS WHILE DRIVING.STARTER STICKS. *AK
ENGINE STOPS WHILE DRIVING.STARTER STICKS. *AK
TIRE FAILURE-FIRESTONE TOWN & COUNTRY 235/75/R15-TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. TIRES PURCHASED ON 1/99. INSURED SAVED TIRES. (CLAIM# 48-5136-721) *MW
View all Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1983 FORD F150
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 FORD F150 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 FORD F150
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 FORD F150
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F150
- 1978 FORD F150 — 13 complaints
- 1979 FORD F150 — 2 complaints
- 1980 FORD F150 — 3 complaints
- 1981 FORD F150 — 2 complaints
- 1982 FORD F150 — 5 complaints
- 1983 FORD F150 (current)
- 1984 FORD F150 — 14 complaints
- 1985 FORD F150 — 45 complaints
- 1986 FORD F150 — 78 complaints
- 1987 FORD F150 — 107 complaints
- 1988 FORD F150 — 170 complaints
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