MYRModel Year Report

1982 Ford F150

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1982 Ford F150
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:19:04.943Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 10 complaints 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1988: 139 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1982: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988139
1989210
1990254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

TIRES

2 of 5 total reports mention: tires.

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I NOTICED PEOPLE ARE REPORTING PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES AS BACK AS 1992 BUT ACTUALLY I EXPERIENCED SIMILIAR PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES BACK IN 1982.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000822

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, STOPPED FOR A MOMENT AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE CAB AND UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALLED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961118

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Ford F150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Ford F150 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 1982 Ford F150?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Ford F150 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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