MYRModel Year Report

1982 Ford LTD

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1982 Ford LTD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:42.649Z

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
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 17 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 2000: 2 complaints 2000
1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000
1982: 0 complaints 1982 0 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000

1982: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19835
198414
198517
19869
19871
19886
19898
19902
19913
19922
19931
19952
19961
20002

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1982-10-26Power train82V099000 An incorrect insulator may have been installed in the steering shift cane lever on the involved vehicles. This insulator is used to connect the transmission shift linkage to the shift cane lever. If…

    Remedy: Dealer will install the correct insulator wihtout charge to owner..

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1983-01-18Suspension82V135000 The lower control arms may have been manufactured from steel with material thickness below the minimum specifications for police duty. This could lead to cracks developing in the control arms, and…

    Remedy: The dealer will install new rear suspension lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle without charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1989-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-13 Parking brake failure
  4. R
    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Ford LTD — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V099000 · Power train
  • Recall 82V135000 · Suspension
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Ford LTD 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 LTD 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.