1984 Ford F-250 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 208,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 4.9L 6-cyl 2WD · 12 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Ford F-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1984 Ford F-250. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires (3) and equipment (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 208,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns 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 system5 50%
- Tires3 30%
- Equipment1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
Example complaints
Tires: “Tires were starting to get bubbles in the tread, and plies were separating. Vehicle was wobbling with three of the tires.all tires were experiencing this problem. Those tires were exchanged. Fourth tire exploded. Problems happened with 1st tire at 10,000 miles, 2nd at 50,000 miles, 3rd at 72,000 miles , and 4th at 73,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #867973, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 208,000 and 208,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Ford F-250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed manual | 14 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 14 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 14 | 12 | $5,600 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 11 | 11 | 11 | $6,100 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed manual | 11 | 12 | 11 | $6,100 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 11 | 12 | 11 | $6,100 |
| F250 Pickup 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 10 | 11 | 10 | $6,700 |
| F250 Pickup 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed manual | 13 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| F250 Pickup 4WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 12 | 13 | 13 | $5,150 |
7 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-250 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.
- 84V065000May 22, 1984Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford F-250 1983–1984, F-350 1983–1984
Water separator canister may be punctured in a collision. Crash tests in a 30 mph frontal collision revealed fuel leakage exceeding the maximum permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
- 83V093000Sep 21, 1983Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Ford F-250 1984, F-350 1984
The involved vehicles were assembled with bolts of an incorrect size for attachment of the front engine mounts to the engine. The engine mount bolts will loosen and eventually fall off and the engine may come off its front engine mounts. This could result in…
Recall details for the 1984 Ford F-250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA85031Rear wheel lockupClosed · Jul 12, 1985
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Ford F-250.
Other model years of the Ford F-250
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 142 | 81,000 | 0 | 4 | — | 43 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 95 | 77,000 | 0 | 4 | — | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 266 | 78,750 | 1 | 4 | — | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 248 | 70,000 | 2 | — | — | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 73 | 75,666 | 0 | — | — | 29 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 54 | 67,703 | 0 | — | — | 28 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 197 | 70,000 | 7 | — | — | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2007 | 60 | 42,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 221 | 60,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 144 | 65,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 154 | 39,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 116 | 75,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 156 | 89,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 220 | 65,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 326 | 75,768 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 581 | 99,000 | 14 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 56 | 115,738 | 6 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 304 | 115,604 | 10 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 176 | 125,940 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 184 | 129,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 123 | 103,000 | 8 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1993 | 130 | 160,000 | 6 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 119 | 91,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 107 | 102,000 | 5 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 111 | 119,052 | 6 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1989 | 112 | 98,000 | 6 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 62 | 144,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 38 | 135,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 38 | 377,089 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 21 | — | 2 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 10 | 208,000 | 3 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F-250 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1984 Ford F-250 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Ford F-250 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by tires with 3.
Has the 1984 Ford F-250 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Ford F-250 get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Ford F-250 (F250 Pickup 2WD, 4.9L 6-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1984 Ford F-250 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 208,000 miles and the middle half falls between 208,000 and 208,000 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.