- The risk
- Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
- The fix
- Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Ford E150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Ford E150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in July 1990 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical E150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Ford E150 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. If the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner.
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No complaints about the 1982 Ford E150 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford E150: every year compared
All E150 years1982 Ford E150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Ford E150 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1982 Ford Bronco | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1982 Ford Bronco II | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1982 Ford E150
Does the 1982 Ford E150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1982 Ford E150: anchorage (July 1990); column shift (January 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 Ford E150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Ford E150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford E150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1982 Ford E150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data