1984 Ford F250

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1984 Ford F250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:22:50.944Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1984: 10 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	0
1983	1
1984	10
1985	21
1986	38
1987	38
1988	62
1989	101
1990	107
2005	0
2006	0
2007	0
2008	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

TIRES

3 of 10 total reports mention: tires.

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WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040420

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE

EQUIPMENT

1 of 10 total reports mentions: equipment.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE

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THE TRUCK BURNED UP FROM A FIRE THAT WAS STARTED AT THE FIR WALL OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIREMAN SAID IT WAS ELECTRICAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960418

THE TRUCK BURNED UP FROM A FIRE THAT WAS STARTED AT THE FIR WALL OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIREMAN SAID IT WAS ELECTRICAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960418

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19830912 — engine and engine cooling

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH BOLTS OF AN INCORRECT SIZE FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS TO THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS WILL LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL OFF AND THE ENGINE

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE MOUNT BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF THE PROPER SIZE.

Campaign 83V093000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19840817 — fuel system, diesel

WATER SEPARATOR CANISTER MAY BE PUNCTURED IN A COLLISION. CRASH TESTS IN A 30 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION REVEALED FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 3

Remedy: A PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE CANISTER WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 84V065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19841203 — fuel system, gasoline

THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.

Remedy: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign 84V119000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19850712 — EA (closed 19881011)

REAR WHEEL LOCKUP

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Ford F250 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 83V093000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 84V065000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
Verify recall 84V119000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1984 Ford F250 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 F250?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Ford F250 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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