1983 FORD LTD
2 recalls, 5 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Oct 30, 2000
CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXHIBITED STALLING CONDITION AND HAD IT REPAIRED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS PROBLEM WAS DIRECTLY RELATED THE THE TFI MODULE BEING RECALLED IN CALIFORNIA, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 18, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
MOTOR STARTS SHAKING EXCESSIVELY DUE TO TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE FAILURE. *AK..
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 21, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 8, 1997
Incident date: Sep 6, 1997
VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, CAUSING THE INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. RECALL LISTED FOR VEHICLE DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM 83V-028000. *AK
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
IGNITION FIRE. *AK
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 FORD LTD
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 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
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
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 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 (current) | 2 | 5 | |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 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 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |