MYRModel Year Report

1982 Ford F150

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1982 Ford F150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:06:03.730Z

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
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 5 1983: 10 complaints 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1988: 141 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 5 complaints 1982 5 1983: 10 complaints 1983 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1985 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1987 1988: 141 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1989 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 5 complaints 1982 5 1983: 10 complaints 1983 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1985 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1987 1988: 141 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1989 1990: 254 complaints 1990

1982: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988141
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

3 of 5 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2000-08-22

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1982 Ford F150 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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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, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Ford F150 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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