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1984 Ford E-150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1984 Ford E-150, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints34 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Ford E-150 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts22
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1984 Ford E-150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system

Recall 84V-119 · Oct 2, 1984 · 85,000 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other E-150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-150 median. How we score

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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Ford E-150, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FILLER NECK SPURTEA87002 · closed Apr 29, 1987
    No recall
  2. FUEL EXPULSIONEA87019 · closed Oct 23, 1987
    No recall
  3. FUEL LEAKS/FIRESPE87017 · closed May 26, 1987
    No recall
  4. FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATIPE88054 · closed Mar 1, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-150 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE AT A STOP. WHILE STOPPED FOR A CONSTRUCTION FLAG PERSON A VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE CONSUME SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HIS NECK, HEAD, MOUTH, SHOULDERS, ARMS, KNEE, HIP AND SPINE. *NLM
Complaint 10039757 · Sep 8, 2003
COSCO BOOSTER SEATS. HIT BROADSIDE VAN DOOR FLEW OPEN CHILDREN THROWN FROM INTERIOR STRAPPED IN CAR SEAT. RESULTING IN ONE DEATH AND OTHER SEVERELY INJURED. TT
Complaint 960008 · Feb 14, 1995

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