Vehicle recall 82V105000 · October 26, 1982
Ford F-250 and F-350
The springs that assist in raising the hood may detach from the hood without warning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The springs that assist in raising the hood may detach from the hood without warning. The hood can be in any position when this occurs.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the hood lift assist spring assemblies with revised parts.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks over 8,500 GVWR equipped with 6.9 literdiesel engines.system: hood assembly; hinge attachments.consequences of defect: spring detachment may cause the spring to strikepersons nearby. It is also possible for the hood to fall unexpectedly causingpersonal injury.note: the owner is advised to avoid opening and closing the hood until thevehicle can be repaired.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V105000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 1982
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 12, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-250 (1983): 1983
- Ford F-350 (1983): 1983
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