1983 Ford Mustang Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1983 Ford Mustang has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1983 Ford Mustang recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1983 Ford Mustang.

Most common 1983 Ford Mustang problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Steering1
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

1996-07-26, Electrical System
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR SEVERAL. SOURCE ELECTRICAL
1996-05-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
1996-05-08, Steering
SMOKE COMES FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
1996-05-03, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, DUE TO SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
1996-04-22, Electrical System
IGNITION CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED CAR AND HOUSE. *AK

1983 Ford Mustang questions

Does the 1983 Ford Mustang have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1983 Ford Mustang at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Ford Mustang?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Steering (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Ford Mustang 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.

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