1983 Ford F350

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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   1982-11-12Structure82V105000 The springs that assist in raising the hood may detach from the hood without warning. The hood can be in any position when this occurs.

   Remedy: The dealer will replace the hood lift assist spring assemblies with revised parts.

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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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   1982-12-27Structure82V127000 Fuel system on the suspect vehicles may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301, "Fuel system integrity". These vehicles were manufactured without projectile fuel tank shields.

   Remedy: The dealer will inspect and install a protective fuel tank shield without charge to owner.

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   1983-01-21Fuel system, gasoline82V124000 Some of the involved vehicles may have a diode in the electrical fuel pump circuit that may short during engine starting due to inadequate capacity to withstand current draw. A short circuit would…

   Remedy: The dealer will replace defective element in the electrical fuel pump circuit with a new relay feed wiring assembly which contains a larger capacity diode, free of charge.

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   1983-02-26Power train83V028000 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…

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

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   1983-05-31Fuel system, gasoline83V047000 In a collision, bolts may damage or pierce a fuel line, causing fuel spillage. Affected vehicles may not be capable of meeting the minimum fuel leakage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…

   Remedy: The dealer will replace the existing 2.18 inch bolts in the left front fender apron with one inch long bolts at no charge.

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   1984-08-17Fuel system, diesel84V065000 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.…

   Remedy: A protective shield for the canister will be installed without charge.

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   1985-09-30CClosed 1988-08-02 Dual rear wheel retention
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   1988-12-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-12 Antifreeze underhood fires
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    1989-01-26Defect petitionClosed 1989-08-01 F-series fuel tank fires

Is the 1983 Ford F350 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 F350?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Ford F350 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.