1984 Ford F-150 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 192,035miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 4.9L 6-cyl 2WD · 13 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Ford F-150 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1984 Ford F-150. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and seat belts (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 192,035 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system7 47%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Seat belts2 13%
- Exterior lighting1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Tires1 6.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While traveling vehicle would stall without any indication. A dealer's technician drove vehicle and noticed stalling. Technician stated that ignition switch needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #873940, filed 2000-10Seat belts: “Seatbelt locked up while I was reaching to turn on the A/C. It held me back and I couldn't reach the steering wheel. Crashed it into a ditch. Also transmission drops from park to reverse if the engine is revved. I have hit a vehicle and a pole as a result.”
NHTSA complaint #10627492, filed 2014-08, 120,000 milesVehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 1984 Ford F-150. While driving 35 MPH, a clicking noise was heard when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled without warning. After multiple attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle cable fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the throttle cable detached. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 264,070.”
NHTSA complaint #10786869, filed 2015-10, 264,070 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 120,000 and 264,070 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Ford F-150 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed manual | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed manual | 15 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 13 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 3-speed manual | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 11 | 12 | 12 | $5,600 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 11 | 15 | 12 | $5,600 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 11 | 12 | 11 | $6,100 |
16 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 84V119000Oct 2, 1984Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor systemCovers: Ford F-150 1984, E-150 1984, Bronco 1984 +10 more
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Recall details for the 1984 Ford F-150 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- DP89005F-series fuel tank firesClosed · Jan 26, 1989
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Ford F-150.
Other model years of the Ford F-150
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | — | 8 | 5 | 20 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 109 | 5,330 | 14 | 5 | 20 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 195 | 8,750 | 11 | 5 | 20 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 418 | 29,700 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 42 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 603 | 27,882 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 53 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 1,040 | 48,000 | 29 | 5 | 20 | 67 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 742 | 38,000 | 11 | 4–5 | 19 | 45 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,344 | 60,000 | 9 | 4–5 | 21 | 40 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 2,326 | 40,000 | 18 | 4–5 | 21 | 74 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 1,464 | 53,000 | 17 | 5 | 20 | 49 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 2,093 | 46,000 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 74 · More | Rising |
| 2015 | 1,745 | 50,000 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 61 · Typical | Stable |
| 2014 | 1,539 | 65,000 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2013 | 2,994 | 74,140 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2012 | 1,784 | 63,000 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 56 · Typical | Stable |
| 2011 | 2,194 | 70,766 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 67 · More | Stable |
| 2010 | 843 | 58,150 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2009 | 324 | 50,525 | 2 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 369 | 61,500 | 1 | — | 15 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2007 | 488 | 57,426 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 585 | 60,500 | 4 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,112 | 61,000 | 3 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 2,029 | 61,000 | 5 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 423 | 63,946 | 4 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 821 | 90,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 1,236 | 95,000 | 8 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 1,075 | 91,843 | 6 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 1,044 | 100,000 | 7 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 1,381 | 113,070 | 8 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1997 | 2,758 | 107,360 | 14 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 324 | 110,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 626 | 117,000 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 676 | 132,835 | 6 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 586 | 136,500 | 7 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 470 | 133,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 304 | 107,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 275 | 97,900 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1989 | 224 | 106,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 139 | 99,061 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 91 | 128,013 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 61 | 120,500 | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 28 | — | 1 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 15 | 192,035 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1983 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1982 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1984 Ford F-150 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Ford F-150 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1984 Ford F-150 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Ford F-150 get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Ford F-150 (F150 Pickup 2WD, 4.9L 6-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1984 Ford F-150 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 192,035 miles and the middle half falls between 120,000 and 264,070 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.