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1982 Ford FairmontProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Ford Fairmont, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1982 Ford Fairmont has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1982 Ford Fairmont 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.
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
1982 vs. every other Fairmont 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 Fairmont median. How we score
'78'79'80'81'82'83
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Fairmont owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE CAR WAS PARKED ON A HILL AND CONSUMER WAS GETING OUT OF VEHICLE WHEN GEAR SLIPPED OUT OF PARK, AND VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING DOWN HILL WITH CONSUMER HALF IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE RAN OVER CONSUMER'S LEGS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK
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