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1982 FORD LTD

3 recalls, 0 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.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
82V135000 Dec 28, 1982
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM STEEL WITH MATERIAL THICKNESS BELOW THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE DUTY. THIS COULD LEAD TO CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE CONTROL ARMS, AND EVENTUALLY, THE POSSIBILITY OF FRACTURE OF AN ARM.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE.
4,361 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
82V099000 Oct 13, 1982
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
AN INCORRECT INSULATOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE STEERING SHIFT CANE LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS INSULATOR IS USED TO CONNECT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE TO THE SHIFT CANE LEVER. IF THE SHIFT LINKAGE WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, OPERATOR WOULD BE UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS. THE... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT INSULATOR WIHTOUT CHARGE TO OWNER..
4,967 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1982 FORD LTD

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
RC INDEX Feb 1, 1983
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD LTD

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

DP85011 Opened: Jan 29, 1985 , Closed: Mar 26, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1971
REOPEN TRANS. PARK TO REVERSE INVSTGTN A
REOPEN TRANS. PARK TO REVERSE INVSTGTN AND COPPER BRAKELINE
DP77003 Opened: Nov 16, 1976 , Closed: Dec 3, 1976
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1976
EXCESSIVE REFLECTIVE GLARE
EXCESSIVE REFLECTIVE GLARE

FORD LTD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD LTD across all model years (1968, 1986).

52 Total Recalls
91 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
28 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

FORD LTD - Year by Year

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1992 0 3 View
1991 0 3 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 0 10 View
1988 0 8 View
1987 0 2 View
1986 1 11 View
1985 3 18 View
1984 3 15 View
1983 2 5 View
1982 (current) 3 0
1981 5 0 View
1980 3 0 View
1979 9 3 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 4 0 View
1974 5 2 View
1973 5 0 View
1972 2 0 View
1970 0 1 View
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