NHTSA vehicle safety data
1983 Ford F-350 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1983 Ford F-350 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1983 Ford F-350.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1983 Ford F-350.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1983 Ford F-350 in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP89-005: F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
Closed August 1, 1989 · Filed for the F350
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-022: ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES
Closed July 12, 1989 · Filed for the F350
- Investigation C85010: DUAL REAR WHEEL RETENTION
Closed August 2, 1988 · Filed for the F350
Other Ford F-350 model years
Check your 1983 Ford F-350 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford F-350 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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