MYRModel Year Report

1983 Ford Club Wagon

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1983 Ford Club Wagon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:27.238Z

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
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1997: 28 complaints 1998: 28 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2000 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

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1983-01-21Fuel system, gasoline82V124000 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…

    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.

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    1983-02-26Power train83V028000 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…

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

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    1988-02-03Engine and engine cooling87V144000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V124000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 83V028000 · Power train
  • Recall 87V144000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.