MYRModel Year Report

1983 Ford F150

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1983 Ford F150
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:40.283Z

Only 10 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 10 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, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 10 complaints 1983 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
1983: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988139
1989210
1990254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 10 total reports mention: tires.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

VISIBILITY

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

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THESE TIRES ARE SEPARATING AND CLOSE TO BLOWING OUT!! UNFORTUNATELY I CANT AFFORD A NEW SET. THEY ONLY HAVE 15000 MILES ON THEM. I CONTACTED UNIROYAL AND THEY WERE VERY DEFIANT AND BRASH!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20021016

THESE TIRES ARE SEPARATING AND CLOSE TO BLOWING OUT!! UNFORTUNATELY I CANT AFFORD A NEW SET. THEY ONLY HAVE 15000 MILES ON THEM. I CONTACTED UNIROYAL AND THEY WERE VERY DEFIANT AND BRASH!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20021016

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19830226 — power train

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 MANUFA

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 83V028000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Ford F150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 83V028000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Ford F150?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Ford F150 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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