1983 FORD MUSTANG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1983 FORD MUSTANG
The 1983 FORD MUSTANG has received a total of 5 safety complaints 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1983 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 1983 FORD MUSTANG
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 FORD MUSTANG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR SEVERAL. SOURCE ELECTRICAL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
IGNITION CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED CAR AND HOUSE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1983 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 FORD MUSTANG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 FORD MUSTANG
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1983 FORD MUSTANG.
Other Model Years of the FORD MUSTANG
- 1978 FORD MUSTANG — 10 complaints
- 1979 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1980 FORD MUSTANG — 8 complaints
- 1981 FORD MUSTANG — 0 complaints
- 1982 FORD MUSTANG — 1 complaint
- 1983 FORD MUSTANG (current)
- 1984 FORD MUSTANG — 35 complaints
- 1985 FORD MUSTANG — 22 complaints
- 1986 FORD MUSTANG — 32 complaints
- 1987 FORD MUSTANG — 44 complaints
- 1988 FORD MUSTANG — 132 complaints
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