1984 Ford F250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1984 Ford F250, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1984 Ford F250
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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Carburetor system (fuel system)
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
The involved vehicles were assembled with bolts of an incorrect size for attachment of the front engine mounts to the engine. The engine mount bolts will loosen and eventually fall off and the engine may come off its front engine mounts. This could result in the fuel line becoming damaged or separated in conditions such as driving over…
Remedy: Upon inspection, dealer will replace mount bolts with bolts of the proper size.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1984 Ford F250 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 208,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving 65 MPH front driver's side tire tread separated. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2004 · Tires
“Dayton baja widetrack radial tire tread separated while driving causing minor vehicle damage. Nlm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2000 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1984 Ford F250 (F250 Pickup 2WD, F250 Pickup 4WD, F250 Pickup Cab Chassis 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 10–15 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10–14 / 10–17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles, Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.9/5/5.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 3-spd; Manual 4-spd |
Compare Ford F250 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F250 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1967 Ford F250 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 Ford F250 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 Ford F250 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Ford F250 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 Ford F250 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 Ford F250 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 Ford F250 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 Ford F250 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford F250 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Ford F250 | 5 | 2 |
| 1978 Ford F250 | 9 | 2 |
| 1979 Ford F250 | 8 | 1 |
| 1980 Ford F250 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford F250 | 5 | 1 |
| 1982 Ford F250 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Ford F250 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford F250 | 3 | 10 |
| 1985 Ford F250 | 2 | 21 |
| 1986 Ford F250 | 2 | 38 |
| 1987 Ford F250 | 2 | 38 |
| 1988 Ford F250 | 3 | 62 |
| 1989 Ford F250 | 6 | 101 |
| 1990 Ford F250 | 6 | 107 |
| 2005 Ford F250 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Ford F250 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Ford F250 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford F250 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1984 Ford F250
How do I know if my 1984 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 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 83V093000).
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.