- The problem
- Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
- The risk
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- The fix
- Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Ford Econoline Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Ford Econoline have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Econoline year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Ford Econoline recalls 3
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.
- The problem
- The involved vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity". In a moving barrier impact test from the rear at 30 mph, the fastener attaching the fuel sender ground wire to the frame crossmember, aft of the fuel tank, pierced the fuel tank.
- The fix
- The fuel sender ground wire attachment on all affected vehicles will be relocated to eliminate the danger, without charge to owner.
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No complaints about the 1982 Ford Econoline 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 Econoline: every year compared
All Econoline years1982 Ford Econoline vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Ford Econoline | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 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 Econoline
Does the 1982 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1982 Ford Econoline: fuel pump (August 2007); column shift (January 1982); tank assembly (September 1981). 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 Econoline had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Ford Econoline a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford Econoline 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.
Which Ford Econoline years have the most complaints?
1999 (300), 2000 (231), 2003 (215). See every Ford Econoline year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Ford Econoline 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