1983 Ford LTD Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1983 Ford LTD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1983 Ford LTD. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the column shift filed under the same part.
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 system2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Consumers vehicle exhibited stalling condition and had it repaired, consumer believes this problem was directly related the the tfi module being recalled in california, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #558173, filed 2000-11Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle was in the park position and the vehicle jumped from park to reverse, causing the injuries to the occupant. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Recall listed for vehicle due to the same problem 83v-028000.”
NHTSA complaint #816107, filed 1997-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 83V028000Mar 7, 1983Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Ford LTD 1983, Mercury Cougar 1983, Lincoln Town CAR 1983 +12 more
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…
- 83V017000Feb 24, 1983Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shiftCovers: Ford LTD 1983, Lincoln Town CAR 1983, Mercury Grand Marquis 1983 +7 more
The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. The clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become…
Recall details for the 1983 Ford LTD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1983 Ford LTD.
Other model years of the Ford LTD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 9 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 17 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 14 | — | 2 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1983 Ford LTD have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1983 Ford LTD as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1983 Ford LTD is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1983 Ford LTD been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.