Does the 1982 Ford E-150 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1982 Ford E-150 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1982 Ford E-150?

3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1982 Ford E-150 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1982 Ford E-150. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1982 Ford E-150 recalls, newest first

July 18, 1990NHTSA 90V13700013,637 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Consequence: Occupants would not be adequately protected in event ofan accident or sudden stop.
Remedy: Install proper mounting hardware and seat belts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 13, 1982NHTSA 82V004000378 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary: On some of the involved vehicles, the shift rod in the transmission may not be properly seated in the retention grommet of the steering column shift lever assembly. If the shift rod were to disengage, the driver could not select the proper transmission function which would create the potential for unexpected movement of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the shift rod attachment and make sure it is properly seated at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1982 Ford E-150 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner1
Seats1
Tires1

Other 1982 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1982 Ford E-150 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1982 Ford E-150 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1982 Ford E-150?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.