1984 Ford E150

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1984 Ford E150
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:20:38.022Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 30 complaints 1989 1990: 15 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 1 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1984: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19823
19831
19843
19853
19869
198717
198814
198930
199015
19970
19980
19990
20000
20040
20061
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

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TWO OF THE BRIDGESTONE DUELER APT TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED BROKEN BELTS. *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20001003

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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COSCO BOOSTER SEATS. HIT BROADSIDE VAN DOOR FLEW OPEN CHILDREN THROWN FROM INTERIOR STRAPPED IN CAR SEAT. RESULTING IN ONE DEATH AND OTHER SEVERELY INJURED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950214

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE AT A STOP. WHILE STOPPED FOR A CONSTRUCTION FLAG PERSON A VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. THE CONSUME SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO HIS NECK, HEAD, MOUTH, SHOULDERS, ARMS, KNEE, HIP AND SPINE. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20031014

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841203 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 84V119000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19861104 — EA (closed 19870429)

FILLER NECK SPURT

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

I 19870430 — EA (closed 19871023)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19880516 — PE (closed 19890301)

FUEL TANK OVERPRESSURIZATI

R 19900823 — seat belts

No summary on file.

Remedy: INSTALL PROPER MOUNTING HARDWARE AND SEAT BELTS.

Campaign 90V137000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Ford E150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V119000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V137000 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1984 Ford E150 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 1984 Ford E150?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Ford E150 have?

2 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.