- The problem
- On certain vehicles, the lock wedges used to secure the axle bearing nuts to the axle housing may fall out of position, allowing the nut to loosen. The nut on the left side may fall off, allowing movement of the axle shaft.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace defective lock wedges with an improved version. Wheel bearings will be inspected and adjusted or replaced, if necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1982 Ford F250 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 Ford F250 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 1982 for the axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical F250 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 Ford F250 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 the invovled vehicles the driver"s side and passenger"s outside rear view mirrors may have been omitted. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "Rearview mirrors".
- The fix
- Dealer will install the proper mirrors without charge to owner. If outside mirrors have already been installed, owner has the option to keep them as is or have them removed and new mirrors installed.
- The problem
- The owner"s guide may contain an error in the wheel lug nut torque specification chart. Incorrect information could result in improper torque of the lug nuts during wheel replacement. Lug nuts could come loose during vehicle operation.
- The fix
- An adhesive-backed, revised page will be supplied to owners for insertion in the owner"s guide. In addition, dealers will provide torque verification, if one or more wheels have been serviced, at no cost to owners.
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No complaints about the 1982 Ford F250 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 F250: every year compared
All F250 years1982 Ford F250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 Ford F250 | 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 F250
Does the 1982 Ford F250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1982 Ford F250: axle assembly (October 1982); exterior (October 1982); multi piece (October 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 F250 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 Ford F250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford F250 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 F250 years have the most complaints?
1968 (1), 1970 (1). See every Ford F250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 Ford F250 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