Ford E150 1982
Model E150 made in 1982 by Ford got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, seats and tires. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts.
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 82V004000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1981 to 12/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 378 | 12/23/1981 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/13/1982 | 02/01/1982 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. if the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with automatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission shift linkage.consequences of defect: should separation occur while vehicle is in operation,loss of vehicle control, an accident, and personal injury could occur.note: the driver is advised not to operate vehicle until proper adjustmentshave been made. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V137000 | MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/01/1978 to 12/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 13637 | 08/23/1990 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/18/1990 | 08/01/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note: this recall was initialized by mark iii industries.system: seat belts, seat belt anchors, and seat mounting. dom: sept. 1978 tosept. 1984.description on defect: improper mounting hardware and improper safety restraintsystems may have been installed in these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/04/1986 | 04/29/1987 | FILLER NECK SPURT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 05/28/1982 | |||
| Air conditioner motor fan wiring melted/burned, rersulting in air conditioning failure. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Conversion van with aftermarket seats that recline & swerve, not mounted on manufacturer's base. pedestal was built to bolt seat. main holding 4 1/4 x20 bolts with 3/8 nut. this failed to hold seat properly. seats would move around.*ak back support frames for two of captain seats broke causing the seats to lay down. the consumer believes all vehicles of this make and model should be looked into. *yh | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 2 | 05/01/1992 | ||
| On two occasion consumers firestone atx (p235/75/15) tires experienced blowouts while driving, the second blowout caused damage to the right rear quarter panel. nlm | |||