Recall campaign82V105000
Recall 82V105000: 1983 Ford F-350 and 1 other model
Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
- Report received
- Oct 26, 1982
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 600vehicles
- Model years
- 1983
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The springs that assist in raising the hood may detach from the hood without warning. The hood can be in any position when this occurs.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the hood lift assist spring assemblies with revised parts.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Ford F-2501 complaints
- 1983 Ford F-3501 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.