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1983 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1983 Ford F-250, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 25, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Ford F-250 has problems

1 complaint 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
Power train10
Structure10

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

6 recalls

1983 Ford F-250 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.

Show 2 more recalls

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 F-250 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 F-250 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1983 Ford F-250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SEAT BELT REEL LOCATION - SEATBELTDP84014 · closed Jul 17, 1984
    No recall
  2. F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRESDP89005 · closed Aug 1, 1989
    No recall
  3. REAR WHEEL LOCKUPEA85031 · closed Oct 11, 1988
    No recall

Own a 1983 F-250?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.