MYRModel Year Report

1983 Ford Crown Victoria

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1983 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:53.883Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 5 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 5 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 5 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints

1983: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198742
198843
198975
199043
199156
1992316
1993188
1994198
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200653
200750
200850
200944
201012
201123

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and front underhood.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle won't start occasionally due to ignition switch failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31

Upon starting, left vehicle to warm up, moments later when opened door found interior engulfed in smoke..

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-29

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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  2. R
    1983-03-09Power train83V017000 The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. The clip…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

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  3. I
    1988-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-03 Engine comp fires
  4. I
    1991-09-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-15 Brake line punctures

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V028000 · Power train
  • Recall 83V017000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Ford Crown Victoria have?
2 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.