- 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
1983 Ford Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 Ford Thunderbird have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in August 2007 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 Ford Thunderbird 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
- Fuel leaks could develop in either of two connections in a fuel supply line. One connection under the vehicle may have been damaged or improperly installed. The other suspect part is in the engine compartment and contains a pressure relief valve.
- The fix
- The dealer will install a revised design fuel line valve assembly with new hose clamps and replace the fuel supply hose clamp, if it is damaged or incorrect. Notification was made to dealers prior to any recorded vehicle sales, and vehicles should have been corrected before final delivery.
- 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.
- The problem
- Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks that have inadequately welded front seams that can leak.
- The fix
- The dealer will determine if the vehicle was corrected at the factory; if not, the fuel tank will be replaced at no charge to the owner.
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Ford Thunderbird: every year compared
All Thunderbird years1983 Ford Thunderbird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Ford Thunderbird | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 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 Thunderbird
Does the 1983 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1983 Ford Thunderbird: fuel pump (August 2007); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1983); automatic transmission (March 1983); tank assembly (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 Thunderbird had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 Ford Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird years have the most complaints?
1960 (1), 1965 (1). See every Ford Thunderbird year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Ford Thunderbird 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