1983 FORD F250Ford F250 1983

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1983 FORD F250.
The vehicle is described as a 4x2 Light Pickup.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
FORDGasoline
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Sub-models: - F-250 - F250 Hd - F250 Ld -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1983 FORD F250 produced?
     - The 1983 FORD F250 is produced in San Jose California, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1983 FORD F250?
     - There are 4 recall(s) for the 1983 FORD F250, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 1983 FORD F250?
     - The 1983 FORD F250 has a GVWR of Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 1983 FORD F250 have?
     - The 1983 FORD F250 has 220 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 28548 [USA]: Vehicle description: trucks; 4x4 chassis cabs equipped with 6.9 liter dieselengines. vehicles equipped with a pickup box that

  • Recall 1984091 [Canada]: In a frontal collision situation the support bracket for the windshield washer fluid and overflow coolant reservoir could punc

  • Recall 1983047 [Canada]: Trucks equipped with 6.9 litre engines. these vehicles may not comply with cmvss 301 - fuel system integrity.

  • Recall 1982089 [Canada]: Hood hinge link assemblies may be susceptible to disengagement of the hood assist spring. if the spring were to disengage, the

  • Recall 1982100 [Canada]: A diode in the electric fuel pump circuit may be of inadequate capacity to withstand current draw during engine starting. this

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • BC4225 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Unknown
  • 01157 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
  • 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
  • 98030298420 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: A no start or hard start condition may occur on some vehicles due to the glow plug control system. *yc
  • 985A29 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
  • 83-16-23 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Unknown
  • 97511 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
  • 9747 - STRUCTURE: Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
  • 97310 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET: Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd
  • 9597 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Unknown
  • 95524 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
  • F-series fuel tank fires investigation # DP89005

    F-series fuel tank fires

  • Rear wheel lockup investigation # EA85031

    Summary: the 6.9l diesel engine was not utilized in the subject vehiclesprior to the 1983 model year.A proportioning valve was added and thefront brake metering valve (which delays front brake application) wasdeleted on 1984 models.Ford issued a service bulletin in november 1983recommending that a 275 psi proportioning valve be installed for ownerswho complain of excessive rear brake sensitivity.Analysis:the 6.9l diesel engine increases vehicle weight by almost900 lbs. Compared to a truck with a smaller v-8 gasoline engine. Most ofthe additional weight is supported by the front wheels.The design chan-ges incorporated in 1984 appear to have corrected the problem.Status:final etf test report received 6/15/87.Ir response dated10/12/87.

  • Seat belt reel location - seatbelt investigation # DP84014

    Seat belt reel location - seatbelt

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body Cab TypeRegular
Body ClassPickup
Brake System TypeHydraulic
DisplacementCC7538.049440
DisplacementCI460
DisplacementL7.5
Drive Type4x2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders8
EngineHP220
EngineHP_to225
EngineKW164.0540
Engine ManufacturerFord
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
MakeFORD
MakeID460
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
Manufacturer Id976
ModelF-250
ModelID1805
Model Year1983
NCSA Body TypeLight Pickup
NCSA MakeFord
NCSA ModelF-Series pickup
Plant CitySAN JOSE
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateCALIFORNIA
Seat Belts AllManual
VIN1FTHF25L2DRA06058
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19931230

Consumer was driving step on clutch pedal the fire wall broke . Tt

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1FTHF26G4DPA763971983F-250ST. PAUL MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES (USA)
1FTHF25L6DRA198021983F-250SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
2FTHF2617DCA931121983F-250OAKVILLE ONTARIO, CANADA
1FTHF25L2DRA060581983F-250SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
2FTHF2513DCA786081983F-250OAKVILLE ONTARIO, CANADA
1FTHF25L1DPA863181983F-250ST. PAUL MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES (USA)

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