MYRModel Year Report

1984 Ford F350

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1984 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:25.428Z

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
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 2 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

1984: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19820
19831
19842
19854
198614
19878
198829
198941
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, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2000-09-27

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Electrical system; while parked, vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical short or shock in the dash. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-22

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-09-12Engine and engine cooling83V093000 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…

    Remedy: Upon inspection, dealer will replace mount bolts with bolts of the proper size.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1984-12-03Fuel system, gasoline84V119000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1985-09-30CClosed 1988-08-02 Dual rear wheel retention
  5. I
    1987-01-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-05-26 Fuel leaks/fires
  6. I
    1988-12-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-07-12 Antifreeze underhood fires
  7. I
    1989-01-26Defect petitionClosed 1989-08-01 F-series fuel tank fires

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Ford F350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V093000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 84V065000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 84V119000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.