1983 FORD F250
6 recalls, 2 complaints - 18 TSBs
84V065000 May 22, 1984
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
83V047000 May 2, 1983
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
83V028000 Mar 7, 1983
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 N... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
82V124000 Dec 13, 1982
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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.
82V105000 Oct 26, 1982
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
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.
82V104000 Oct 26, 1982
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING STEP ON CLUTCH PEDAL THE FIRE WALL BROKE . TT
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Aug 25, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 FORD F250
18 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
985A29
Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC
98030298420
Mar 2, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A NO START OR HARD START CONDITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO THE GLOW PLUG CONTROL SYSTEM. *YC
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
97310
Feb 3, 1997
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC4225
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
95524
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THERE MAY BE A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE, COOLANT IN THE OIL AND ENGINE KNOCKING AND/OR HYDRAULIC LOCK ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW
83-16-23
Aug 1, 1983
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F250
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA93026
Opened: Oct 29, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
PE91090
Opened: Jun 20, 1991 , Closed: Oct 25, 1991
SPARE TIRE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA85031
Opened: Jul 12, 1985 , Closed: Oct 11, 1988
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
SUMMARY: THE 6.9L DIESEL ENGINE WAS NOT UTILIZED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESPRIOR TO THE 1983 MODEL YEAR.A PROPORTIONING VALVE WAS ADDED AND THEFRONT BRAKE METERING VALVE (WHICH DELAYS FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION) WASDELETED ON 1984 MODELS.FORD ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN IN NOVEMBER 1983RECOMMENDING THAT A 2... Read more
DP84014
Opened: Mar 29, 1984 , Closed: Jul 17, 1984
SEAT BELT REEL LOCATION - SEATBELT
SEAT BELT REEL LOCATION - SEATBELT
FORD F250 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F250 across all model years (1967, 2008).
104
Total Recalls
506
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
17
Reported Crashes
98
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F250 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 129 | View |
| 1989 | 6 | 127 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 85 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 51 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 33 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1983 (current) | 6 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 10 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 | View |