Is the 1983 Ford F250 reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1983 Ford F250 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1983 Ford F250?

Top reported problems: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (1 complaints); STRUCTURE:BODY (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1983 Ford F250 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1983 Ford F250.

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Worst 1983 Ford F250 Problems

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

#11 complaints

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

#21 complaints

STRUCTURE:BODY

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Ford F250.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	1	—	—	—
STRUCTURE:BODY	1	—	—	—

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