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1983 Ford Ranger recalls

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

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

For the 1983 Ford Ranger. 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.

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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 Ranger recalls, newest first

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 8, 1998NHTSA 98E01000023,500 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence
Loss of braking can result.
Remedy
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 25, 1984NHTSA 84V111000460,918 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Summary
Secondary hood latch components may have been improperly positioned during assembly. If the hood is not closed tightly, or is inadvertently released, the secondary latch may not work and the hood may fly up without prior warning.
Remedy
The hood assembly will be inspected and the hood and latch components will be adjusted, if necessary, without charge to the owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 9, 1984NHTSA 84V082000302,500 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary
If truck is struck from the side, the cap on the fuel tank could become unsealed, allowing unsafe leakage of fuel. This is a failure to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity". Leakage can be caused by an orange-colored plastic diesel fuel information ring which is found around the fuel tank neck, or by the tether.
Remedy
Upon inspection, fuel cap tethers will be replaced or diesel fuel information rings will be removed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 22, 1983NHTSA 83V0320001,102 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary
Some of the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly heat treated front suspension lower spring seat attaching studs. These studs could fracture during vehicle operation, allowing the lower spring seat to move and possibly slide off the axle.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the lower spring seat studs on both the left and right sides of the vehicle at no charge to owners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 12, 1982NHTSA 82V03300024 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Summary
On the involved vehicles, the muffler grass shields were inadvertently omitted during manufacture. Without the grass shield, and during certain operating conditions, the muffler surface temperatures could become hot enough to exceed specified standards and create the potential for igniting tall grasses if they were present beneath a standing vehicle.
Remedy
Dealer will install grass shields on all affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1983 Ford Ranger with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch5
  2. Engine and engine cooling1
  3. Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner1
  4. Fuel system1
  5. Gasoline1

Other Ford Ranger years

Other 1983 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1983 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, latches/locks/linkages, suspension, engine and engine cooling. 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 Ranger 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 Ranger?
11 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.