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1984 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1984 Ford F-350, 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 complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 20, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Ford F-350 has problems

2 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 system11
Tires10

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

3 recalls

1984 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.

–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-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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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 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. FUEL LEAKS/FIRESPE87017 · closed May 26, 1987
    No recall
  4. ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89022 · closed Jul 12, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-350 owners report

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Complaint 983268 · Apr 22, 1996

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