1983 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1983 Ford Econoline, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls5Free fix at dealers Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage5kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Ford Econoline has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Tires

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Tires	2	0

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

5 recalls

1983 Ford Econoline 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

Exhaust system: emission control

Recall 87V-144 · Sep 9, 1987 · 188,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CREATES POTENTIAL FOR FUEL EXPULSION FROM THE FUELFILLER PIPE WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AFIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Exhaust system: emission control

Recall 87V-113 · Jul 21, 1987 · 16,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL OR FUEL VAPORS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 85V-061 · May 14, 1985 · 8,500 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 83V-028 · Mar 7, 1983 · 98,162 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall

no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 82V-124 · Dec 13, 1982 · 650 vehicles

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

1983 vs. every other Econoline 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 Econoline median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Econoline owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1983 FORD ECONOLINE VAN, EQUIPPED WITH COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC II TIRES, SIZE 255/70/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE CRACKS AND BLISTERS IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE FOUR TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SEE THE METAL INSIDE THE TIRE. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE…
Complaint 10523905 · Jul 9, 2013 · 5,000 miles

VAN WAS BOUGHT USED FROM DEALER BUT I KNEW PREVIOUS OWNER. VAN HAD 4 LIKE NEW TIRES. VAN WAS IN NEAR MINT CONDITION DESPITE AGE AND MILEAGE. WHILE ON VACATION, RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. BIG HOLE, STEEL BELT SHREDDED. WAS ABLE TO CHANGE SPARE DESPITE VERY HAZARDOUS LOCATION. MADE IT INTO DOUGLAS…
Complaint 729578 · Aug 30, 2000

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