1983 Ford F-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1983 Ford F-150 recalls

Most common 1983 Ford F-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	4
Electrical System	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Visibility	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2002-10-16, Tires
THESE TIRES ARE SEPARATING AND CLOSE TO BLOWING OUT!! UNFORTUNATELY I CANT AFFORD A NEW SET. THEY ONLY HAVE 15000 MILES ON THEM. I CONTACTED UNIROYAL AND THEY WERE VERY DEFIANT AND BRASH!! SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED USING THIS TIRE, IF THEY HAVENT ALREADY!! THIS TIRE IS ROTTED AND FALLING APART. IT WAS OBVIOUSLY MADE WITH FAULTY COMPONENTS!! DO YOUR JOD AND GET THIS TIRE OFF THE ROAD!!!!!!! MR

2001-08-27, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STOPS WHILE DRIVING.STARTER STICKS. *AK

2000-10-19, Tires
TIRE FAILURE-FIRESTONE TOWN & COUNTRY 235/75/R15-TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. TIRES PURCHASED ON 1/99. INSURED SAVED TIRES. (CLAIM# 48-5136-721) *MW

2000-10-17, Tires
FIRESTONE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

1999-02-17, Vehicle Speed Control
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND REPLACED CARBURETOR 3 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

1983 Ford F-150 questions

Does the 1983 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1983 Ford F-150: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Ford F-150?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Electrical System (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Ford F-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.