1982 FORD MUSTANG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1982 FORD MUSTANG
The 1982 FORD MUSTANG has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG, potentially affecting up to 34,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FLOOR BOARD CRACKED UNDER DRIVERS SEAT. TT
Safety Rating for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 FORD MUSTANG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
BC2850950401 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1982 FORD MUSTANG.
Other Model Years of the FORD MUSTANG
- 1977 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1978 FORD MUSTANG — 10 complaints
- 1979 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1980 FORD MUSTANG — 8 complaints
- 1981 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1982 FORD MUSTANG (current)
- 1983 FORD MUSTANG — 5 complaints
- 1984 FORD MUSTANG — 35 complaints
- 1985 FORD MUSTANG — 22 complaints
- 1986 FORD MUSTANG — 32 complaints
- 1987 FORD MUSTANG — 44 complaints
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- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints