1982 Ford Escort Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1982 Ford Escort.

19811983
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1982 Ford Escort Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Fires:1
#21 complaints

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1982 Ford Escort.

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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1982 Ford Escort — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1982 Ford Escort reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1982 Ford Escort has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Switch with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1982 Ford Escort?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (2 complaints); Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood (1 complaints); Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1982 Ford Escort have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1982 Ford Escort as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1982 Ford Escort?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Escort reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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