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1983 Ford F250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 1983 Ford F250, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1
owner complaint to NHTSA

6 safety recalls for the 1983 Ford F250

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V065000 Reported 36,400 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. Crash tests in a 30 MPH frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

    Remedy: A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 83V047000 Reported 1,800 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    In a collision, bolts may damage or pierce a fuel line, causing fuel spillage. Affected vehicles may not be capable of meeting the minimum fuel leakage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity".

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the existing 2.18 inch bolts in the left front fender apron with one inch long bolts at no charge.

  3. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 83V028000 Reported 98,162 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. A pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

  4. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V124000 Reported 650 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. A short circuit would result in normal engine starting, but the pump will not continue to supply the engine with fuel.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge.

  5. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 82V104000 Reported 74,985 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    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.

  6. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 82V105000 Reported 600 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The springs that assist in raising the hood may detach from the hood without warning. The hood can be in any position when this occurs.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the hood lift assist spring assemblies with revised parts.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1983 Ford F250 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Compare Ford F250 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F250 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Ford F25030
1968 Ford F25011
1969 Ford F25010
1970 Ford F25001
1972 Ford F25030
1973 Ford F25050
1974 Ford F25022
1975 Ford F25050
1976 Ford F25020
1977 Ford F25052
1978 Ford F25092
1979 Ford F25081
1980 Ford F25030
1981 Ford F25051
1982 Ford F25030
1983 Ford F25061
1984 Ford F250310
1985 Ford F250221
1986 Ford F250238
1987 Ford F250238
1988 Ford F250362
1989 Ford F2506101
1990 Ford F2506107
2005 Ford F25030
2006 Ford F25030
2007 Ford F25020
2008 Ford F25020

Checking a specific 1983 Ford F250

How do I know if my 1983 Ford F250 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 1983 Ford F250; 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 82V104000).

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

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.