1983 FORD FAIRMONT
3 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 INSTA... Read more
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.
83V017000 Feb 24, 1983
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
THE SHIFT INDICATOR MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SHIFT SELECTOR POSITION. SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIPS THAT MAY NOT BE HARD ENOUGH. THE CLIP MAY LOOSEN OR FALL OFF, AND THE SELECTOR TUBE MAY BECOME DISPLACED.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
82V100000 Oct 13, 1982
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE PARK LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE SPRING WHICH COULD PREVENT AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy
THE PARK ACTUATING LEVER ROD SPRING WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 14, 1999
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 20, 1998
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC WHEN CROSSING A INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 17, 1998
VEHICLE STALL WHEN CROSSING A INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 7, 1998
MODULATOR VALVE FAILED, CAUSING GEAR SHIFT TO STICK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 7, 1998
REPLACEMENT ALTERNATOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Apr 7, 1998
RADIATOR FAN FAILED.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 FORD FAIRMONT
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
RC INDEX
Feb 1, 1983
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD FAIRMONT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP84010
Opened: Jan 18, 1984 , Closed: Jul 9, 1984
REAR SEATBELTS
REAR SEATBELTS
FORD FAIRMONT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD FAIRMONT across all model years (1978, 1983).
24
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths