MYRModel Year Report

1982 Ford F250

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1982 Ford F250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:32.063Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1987 1988: 62 complaints 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1987 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1987 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

1982: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19831
198410
198521
198638
198738
198862
1989103
1990108
20050
20060
20070
20080

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1981-11-09Wheels81V121000 The owner"S guide may contain an error in the wheel lug nut torque specification chart. Incorrect information could result in improper torque of the lug nuts during wheel replacement. Lug nuts could…

    Remedy: An adhesive-backed, revised page will be supplied to owners for insertion in the owner"S guide. In addition, dealers will provide torque verification, if one or more wheels have been serviced, at no…

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    1982-10-27Visibility82V098000 On the invovled vehicles the driver"S side and passenger"S outside rear view mirrors may have been omitted. This fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview mirrors".

    Remedy: Dealer will install the proper mirrors without charge to owner. If outside mirrors have already been installed, owner has the option to keep them as is or have them removed and new mirrors installed.

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    1982-11-12Power train82V104000 On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing…

    Remedy: The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.

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Buy-smart checklist

1982 Ford F250 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V121000 · Wheels
  • Recall 82V098000 · Visibility
  • Recall 82V104000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Ford F250 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1982 Ford F250 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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