1983 FORD F250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 FORD F250
The 1983 FORD F250 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainclutch Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 FORD F250
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1983 FORD F250, potentially affecting up to 212,597 vehicles.
Recall 84V065000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 36,400 vehicles affected
Defect: WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Remedy: A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE CANISTER WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 83V047000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,800 vehicles affected
Defect: IN A COLLISION, BOLTS MAY DAMAGE OR PIERCE A FUEL LINE, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE. AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF MEETING THE MINIMUM FUEL LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING 2.18 INCH BOLTS IN THE LEFT FRONT FENDER APRON WITH ONE INCH LONG BOLTS AT NO CHARGE.
View full details →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 →Recall 82V124000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 650 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DIODE IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT THAT MAY SHORT DURING ENGINE STARTING DUE TO INADEQUATE CAPACITY TO WITHSTAND CURRENT DRAW. A SHORT CIRCUIT WOULD RESULT IN NORMAL ENGINE STARTING, BUT THE PUMP WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPLY THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE ELEMENT IN THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT WITH A NEW RELAY FEED WIRING ASSEMBLY WHICH CONTAINS A LARGER CAPACITY DIODE, FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 82V105000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 600 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SPRINGS THAT ASSIST IN RAISING THE HOOD MAY DETACH FROM THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE HOOD CAN BE IN ANY POSITION WHEN THIS OCCURS.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LIFT ASSIST SPRING ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED PARTS.
View full details →Recall 82V104000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 74,985 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOCK WEDGES USED TO SECURE THE AXLE BEARING NUTS TO THE AXLE HOUSING MAY FALL OUT OF POSITION, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN. THE NUT ON THE LEFT SIDE MAY FALL OFF, ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE AXLE SHAFT.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE LOCK WEDGES WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION. WHEEL BEARINGS WILL BE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1983 FORD F250
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 FORD F250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. TT
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STEP ON CLUTCH PEDAL THE FIRE WALL BROKE . TT
Safety Rating for the 1983 FORD F250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 FORD F250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 FORD F250
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 FORD F250
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1983 FORD F250.
Other Model Years of the FORD F250
- 1978 FORD F250 — 3 complaints
- 1979 FORD F250 — 1 complaint
- 1980 FORD F250 — 0 complaints
- 1981 FORD F250 — 1 complaint
- 1982 FORD F250 — 0 complaints
- 1983 FORD F250 (current)
- 1984 FORD F250 — 11 complaints
- 1985 FORD F250 — 33 complaints
- 1986 FORD F250 — 42 complaints
- 1987 FORD F250 — 51 complaints
- 1988 FORD F250 — 85 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints