1983 Ford E150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Ford E150. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1983 Ford E150. Newest first.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
Remedy
Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle's engine compartment caught on fire.*mr the vehicle was being driven into a service plaza when the driver noticed flames emitting from the engine compartment. the flames engulfed the entire vehicle. *ph *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Filler neck spurt
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford has supplied information requested concerning vehicle populationand the number of complaints.analysis:the problem appears to be one of excessive heat collecting under thevehicles, usually while stationary with the engine idling.this heatcauses the fuel to vaporize in the…
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford has supplied information requested concerning vehicle populationand the number of complaints.analysis:the problem appears to be one of excessive heat collecting under thevehicles, usually while stationary with the engine idling.this heatcauses the fuel to vaporize in the fuel tank and develop pressures inexcess of what the vent system can handle.status:ir to ford sent on 2/20/87. Meeting with ford and final stage manufactur-ers held on march 11 & 12, 1987. Additional meeting held on march 7, 1987.also on april i, 1987.ford announced service campaign, no safety recall.recall request letter sent on 4/7/87. Ford did not agree to a safetyrecall, consequently a panel meeting was held on 4/29/87 and investigativecase c87-003 was opened.this ea was closed as a result of the case open-ing on 4/27/87.===
Every Ford E150 model year
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