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1983 Ford RangerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1983 Ford Ranger, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 5, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1983 Ford Ranger has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1983 Ford Ranger 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.
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Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
no report yet
Springs: coil springs
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
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 Ranger 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 Ranger median. How we score
11122735508973105132189232438321413411576755670515346243405289272270326169156235111272131119391999469
'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'14'16'17'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ranger owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SAW SMOKE COMING UNDER THE DASH, TURN SIGNAL FAILED, TUNRED IGNITION OFF AND VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNED, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
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