1983 FORD FORD TRUCK

0 recalls — 1 complaints — 2 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Aug 22, 2001
ONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO INVESTIGATE THE MILLIONS OF PROBLEMS FORD HAS HAD WITH THEIR IGNITION SWITCHES. THIS IS NOT A NEW PROBLEM BY ANY MEANS. ANYONE WHO KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT CARS KNOWS FORDS IGNITION SWITCHES HAVE BEEN PROBLEMATIC, TO SAY THE LEAST. THEYRE FAMOUS FOR THIS. ITS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE. N... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 1983 FORD FORD TRUCK

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
BC0845961001 Oct 1, 1996
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
CLARIFIED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL - RCL/96S54 (ATTACHMENT III, DEALER LETTER). *TT
BC0846961001 Oct 1, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION ON PART NUMBER FOR THE ROTUNDA TOOL THAT IS STATED IN SAFETY RECALL RCL/96S48-RCL/96S99. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations — FORD FORD TRUCK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE90051 Opened: Mar 5, 1990 — Closed: May 5, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S
There is no summary currently available
PE89019 Opened: Dec 1, 1988 — Closed: Apr 5, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1981
THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN
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FORD FORD TRUCK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD FORD TRUCK across all model years (1967–1980).

22 Total Recalls
412 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
28 Reported Crashes
22 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

FORD FORD TRUCK — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 14 View
2002 0 54 View
2001 0 22 View
2000 0 30 View
1999 0 37 View
1998 0 29 View
1997 0 47 View
1996 0 22 View
1995 0 28 View
1994 0 21 View
1993 0 8 View
1992 0 11 View
1991 0 9 View
1990 0 8 View
1989 0 6 View
1988 0 7 View
1987 0 2 View
1986 0 2 View
1985 0 2 View
1984 0 1 View
1983 (current) 0 1
1980 1 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 1 1 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 2 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 4 0 View
1971 2 0 View
1970 2 0 View
1969 3 0 View
1968 2 1 View
1967 1 0 View

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F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View