IllustrationTREAD SEPARATED ON HOT CALIF (I-10) HWAY; CONTROLLED BLOWOUTW/O COLLISION; LOOSE TREAD-STEEL DAMAGED BODY; TOOK 3 CHP PATROL CARS TO BLOCK ENTIRE I-10 TO MOVE VEHICLE TO BREAKDOWN LANE (04/96). *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P23575R16 )
1983 Ford F100
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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There is not enough comparable history to draw a useful model-year comparison.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 1 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Tires complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
183V028000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Mar 7, 1983
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP84012 · Strength Of Metal Bed, 3 Ply Tires, Tint
Opened Feb 14, 1984 · Closed Apr 10, 1984
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
STRENGTH OF METAL BED, 3 PLY TIRES, TINTED WINDSHIELD