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1984 Ford F100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1984 Ford F100, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Ford F100 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
Structure10

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

1 recall

1984 Ford F100 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 F100 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 F100 median. How we score

'67'69'70'71'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'83'84'85'86'87'88'90'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F100 owners report

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

FIREWALL CONSTRUCTED OF METAL THAT WAS TOO THIN RESULTING IN THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER PULLING THROUGH THE WALL, INSTALLATION OF A BRACKET NECESSARY TO REINFORCE FIREWALL AREA. MJS
Complaint 548258 · Aug 30, 1999

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