1983 Ford F-150 Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1983 Ford F-150. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 83V028000Mar 7, 198398,162 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Ford F-150 1983, Mercury Cougar 1983, Lincoln Town CAR 1983 +12 more

  Reported issue: The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. A pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.

  Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• DP89005F-series fuel tank firesClosed · Jan 26, 1989

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