- The problem
- The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. The clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Ford Squire Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Ford Squire have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1983 for the column shift.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Squire years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Ford Squire 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 Squire 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.
1983 Ford Squire vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Ford Squire | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 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 Squire
Does the 1983 Ford Squire have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Ford Squire: column shift (February 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 Squire had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1983 Ford Squire 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