MYRModel Year Report

1984 Ford F-150

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1984 Ford F-150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:49:54.074Z

Only 2 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 2 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 F-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1993 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2758 complaints 1998: 1381 complaints 1999: 1044 complaints 1999 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 1236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2028 complaints 2005: 1112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 842 complaints 2011: 2185 complaints 2011 2012: 1779 complaints 2013: 2980 complaints 2014: 1527 complaints 2015: 1698 complaints 2016: 2033 complaints 2017: 1429 complaints 2017 2018: 2288 complaints 2019: 1317 complaints 2020: 723 complaints 2021: 1003 complaints 2022: 585 complaints 2023: 405 complaints 2023 2024: 186 complaints 2025: 102 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1984: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972758
19981381
19991044
20001075
20011236
2002821
2003423
20042028
20051112
2006585
2007488
2008369
2009324
2010842
20112185
20121779
20132980
20141527
20151698
20162033
20171429
20182288
20191317
2020723
20211003
2022585
2023405
2024186
2025102
20267
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151028

SEAT BELTS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH
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SEATBELT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS REACHING TO TURN ON THE A/C. IT HELD ME BACK AND I COULDN'T REACH THE STEERING WHEEL. CRASHED IT INTO A DITCH. ALSO TRANSMISSION DROPS FROM PARK TO REVERSE IF THE ENGINE IS REVVED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140822

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 1997 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 1984 Ford F-150 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 F-150?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Ford F-150 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.