1983 Ford Club Wagon

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1983 Ford Club Wagon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:52:58.281Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Club Wagon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1997: 28 complaints 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1983: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19840
19851
19862
19871
19881
19898
19905
19915
199215
199312
199417
199515
199617
199728
199828
19994
20005
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19830121 — fuel system, gasoline

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 RES

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.

Campaign 82V124000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19830226 — power train

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 MANUFA

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 83V028000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19880203 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS.

Remedy: INSTALL MODIFICATION KITS TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL EXPULSION AND TO SHIELD UNDERBODY COMPONENTS FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT.

Campaign 87V144000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 82V124000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 83V028000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V144000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1983 Ford Club Wagon reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1983 Ford Club Wagon have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.