- The problem
- Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
- The fix
- Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Ford Exp Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Ford Exp have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 1983 for the latch.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Exp year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Ford Exp recalls 4
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 the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.
- The problem
- Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. Improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.
- The fix
- All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.
- The problem
- Certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity". During a 30 mph rear impact test, fuel spillage limits were exceeded by vehicle.
- The fix
- Revised fuel filler and vent pipe assemblies will be installed on affected vehicles, without charge.
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No complaints about the 1982 Ford Exp 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 Exp: every year compared
All Exp years1982 Ford Exp vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Ford Exp | 0 | 4 | F | |
| 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 Exp
Does the 1982 Ford Exp have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1982 Ford Exp: latch (June 1983); air conditioner (May 1982); vacuum (July 1981); filler pipe and cap (April 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 Exp had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Ford Exp a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford Exp 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 Exp 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