Does the 1982 Ford EXP have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: latches/locks/linkages, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline. 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 EXP 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 EXP?

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

1982 Ford EXP recalls

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

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

For the 1982 Ford EXP. 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 EXP recalls, newest first

June 22, 1983NHTSA 83V063000610,000 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary: Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
Remedy: Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 11, 1982NHTSA 82V045000113,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 7, 1981NHTSA 81V0840004,338 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

Summary: Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. Improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.
Remedy: All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 1981NHTSA 81V0470005,200 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary: Certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". During a 30 MPH rear impact test, fuel spillage limits were exceeded by vehicle.
Remedy: Revised fuel filler and vent pipe assemblies will be installed on affected vehicles, without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1982 Ford EXP were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ford EXP years

Other 1982 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1982 Ford EXP have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: latches/locks/linkages, equipment, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline. 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 EXP 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 EXP?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.