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1984 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1984 Ford F-250, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints106 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 20, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Ford F-250 has problems

10 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
Electrical system54
Tires30
Equipment11
Fuel system, gasoline11

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

3 recalls

1984 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.

–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 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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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Ford F-250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRESDP89005 · closed Aug 1, 1989
    No recall
  2. REAR WHEEL LOCKUPEA85031 · closed Oct 11, 1988
    No recall
  3. FUEL LEAKS/FIRESPE87017 · closed May 26, 1987
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-250 owners report

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

THE TRUCK BURNED UP FROM A FIRE THAT WAS STARTED AT THE FIR WALL OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIREMAN SAID IT WAS ELECTRICAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Complaint 982959 · Apr 18, 1996
DURING OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH AND THE HOOD, RESULTING IN THE WIRING HARNESS BEING BURNED. *AK
Complaint 800562 · Sep 6, 1996

Own a 1984 F-250?

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