1982 Ford Granada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1982 Ford Granada, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1982 Ford Granada
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)
Some of the involved vehicles may have been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps. Under certain collision conditions, these straps may not be able to support the fuel tank and leaks could develop.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the fuel tank retaining straps for type of welds and, if necessary, replace them at no charge to owner.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Some of the suspect vehicles may have been produced with improperly tightened propane fuel system fittings in the engine compartment; fuel leakage could occur.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect, replace, and seal certain fuel system connections at no cost to owner.
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Labels (equipment)
Incorrect information on tire placards constitutes a failure to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims". The information concerning tire sizes and inflation pressures is applicable to both two and four door sedans. The statement covers four door but fails to specify two door sedans.
Remedy: Revised placards will be installed by owners, or by dealers without charge.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1982 Ford Granada have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Steam and liquid came out of heater system and scalded driver's leg and foot, can not use heater. *cj”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2001 · Visibility
Compare Ford Granada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Granada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 Ford Granada | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford Granada | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 Ford Granada | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1 | 1 |
| 1979 Ford Granada | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford Granada | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 Ford Granada | 3 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1982 Ford Granada
How do I know if my 1982 Ford Granada 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 Granada; 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 81V151000).
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.
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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.