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1983 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1983 Ford F-350, most often about the tires. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Ford F-350 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
Tires10

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

7 recalls

1983 Ford F-350 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 3 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-350 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-350 median. How we score

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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1983 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTIONC85010 · closed Aug 2, 1988
    No recall
  2. F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRESDP89005 · closed Aug 1, 1989
    No recall
  3. ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89022 · closed Jul 12, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-350 owners report

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

CONSUMER HAS 4 COOPER DISCOVERER,TIRE SIZE 125033X16.5. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE REAL HARD. THEN FOUND OUT THAT TIRE HAD A BUBBLE ON IT ABOUT 2 INCHES AND 12-16" LONG. *AK
Complaint 869155 · Aug 30, 2000

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