- The problem
- The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. A pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Ford F150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Ford F150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1983 for the automatic transmission.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical F150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Ford F150 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1983 Ford F150 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 F150: every year compared
All F150 years1983 Ford F150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Ford F150 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1983 Ford Bronco | 4 | 2 | 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 1983 Ford F150
Does the 1983 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Ford F150: automatic transmission (March 1983). 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 1983 Ford F150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Ford F150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford F150 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 F150 years have the most complaints?
1955 (1), 1966 (1), 1968 (1). See every Ford F150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Ford F150 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