1983 Ford F800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Ford F800. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Ford F800. Newest first.
Two-inch spacers specified for installation between the front axles and each front spring assembly were omitted during manufacture. Under certain turning and bouncing conditions, a front tire could contact adjacent vehicle components, resulting in a possible separation of the drag link to steering arm balljoint or loss of tire pressure.
On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Cooling fan bearing failur
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 39231Trucks may crack on the cab floor near the transmission shifter cover area.
Every Ford F800 model year
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