Does the 1983 Ford F8000 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. 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 1983 Ford F8000 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 1983 Ford F8000?

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

1983 Ford F8000 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 1983 Ford F8000. 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.

1983 Ford F8000 recalls, newest first

April 10, 1984NHTSA 84V046000305 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary: Two-inch spacers specified for installation between the front axles and each front spring assembly were omitted during manufacture. Under certain turning and bouncing conditions, a front tire could contact adjacent vehicle components, resulting in a possible separation of the drag link to steering arm balljoint or loss of tire pressure.
Remedy: Front axle spacers will be installed without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 15, 1983NHTSA 83V016000300 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.
Remedy: The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Ford F8000 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ford F8000 years

1983 (2)

Other 1983 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1983 Ford F8000 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. 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 1983 Ford F8000 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 1983 Ford F8000?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.