Does the 1983 Ford Squire have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1983 Ford Squire 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 Squire?

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

1983 Ford Squire recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Ford Squire. 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 Squire recalls, newest first

February 24, 1983NHTSA 83V01700036,000 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary: The shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. Some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. The clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other Ford Squire years

Other 1983 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1983 Ford Squire have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1983 Ford Squire 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 Squire?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.