1982 Ford E350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1982 Ford E350. Check your own VIN below.
- 1975
- 1976
- 1977
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- 1981
- 1982
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3 safety recalls for the 1982 Ford E350
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mounting (fuel system)
Attaching bolts on fuel tank supports may not have been adequately tightened; also, the supports are too thin. High levels of stress, which could occur under normal operating conditions, could cause cracks to develop in the support straps. If the fuel tank supports fracture, the fuel tank will slip from the normal position, and fuel…
Remedy: Fuel tank supports and fasteners will be replaced without charge.
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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft.
Remedy: The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
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Column shift (power train)
On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. If the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1982 Ford E350. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ford E350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E350 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 Ford E350 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Ford E350 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 Ford E350 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford E350 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Ford E350 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Ford E350 | 8 | 4 |
| 1984 Ford E350 | 12 | 4 |
| 1985 Ford E350 | 10 | 2 |
| 1986 Ford E350 | 11 | 10 |
| 1987 Ford E350 | 8 | 14 |
| 1988 Ford E350 | 1 | 10 |
| 1989 Ford E350 | 3 | 25 |
| 1990 Ford E350 | 2 | 23 |
| 1997 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford E350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Ford E350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Ford E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford E350 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1982 Ford E350
How do I know if my 1982 Ford E350 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1982 Ford E350; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 82V004000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.