Complaints
12
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1983 Ford F150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
#22 complaints
TIRES
#32 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Ford F150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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