MYRModel Year Report

1984 Ford F350

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1984 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:19:11.845Z

Only 2 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 2 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 F350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1984: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19820
19831
19842
19854
198614
19878
198829
198940
199039
20050
20060
20070
20080

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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DATE OF TIRE FAILURE IS THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THREE PREVIOUS TIRE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT ABOUT SIX TO NINE MONTH INTERVALS. WHILE EACH OF THESE TIRES HAD BEEN USED CONSIDERABLY, THE TIRE FAILURE IN EACH CASE HAS BEEN IDENTICAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000927

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960422

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 19850930 — C (closed 19880802)

DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION

I 19870128 — PE (closed 19870526)

FUEL LEAKS/FIRES

I 19881213 — PE (closed 19890712)

ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Ford F350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Ford F350?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Ford F350 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.