Ford F150 1983
Model F150 made in 1983 by Ford got 12 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and structure. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1983
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V028000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 98162 | 02/26/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/07/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 83-16-23 | 08/01/1983 | 68393 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 9597 | 05/01/1995 | 42080 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||||
| 97310 | 02/03/1997 | 51669 | Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP89005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/26/1989 | 08/01/1989 | F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES | ||
| F-series fuel tank fires | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 05/10/1996 | |||
| Drove vehicle to store, got mirror, arrived home & parked, daughter g0t purse, noticed smoke, pulled up hood; flames shot up; vehicle burned completely. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 24 | 03/01/2001 | ||
| Engine stops while driving.starter sticks. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/01/1991 | |||
| Vehicle was parked turned switch saw smoke, and console caught on fire. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 24 | 03/01/2001 | ||
| Engine stops while driving.starter sticks. *ak | |||
| 10/06/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire.(ohio state police report) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 11/08/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle does not have safety check valve to stop the flow of fuel of vehicle when its not running .this caused a fire that destroyed consumers house. could have resulted in injuries. *ak *sb | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 4 | ||
| These tires are separating and close to blowing out!! unfortunately i cant afford a new set. they only have 15000 miles on them. i contacted uniroyal and they were very defiant and brash!! someone is going to be killed using this tire, if they havent already!! this tire is rotted and falling apart. it was obviously made with faulty components!! do your jod and get this tire off the road!!!!!!! mr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| Tire failure-firestone town & country 235/75/r15-tread separation while driving down highway. tires purchased on 1/99. insured saved tires. (claim# 48-5136-721) *mw | |||
| 07/06/1993 | 2 | 09/26/1983 | |
| Firestone tires experienced tread separation. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| Intermittently while driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. took dealer several times and replaced carburetor 3 times. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| Leaves got into the front blower motor and caused a fire. please describe. tt | |||