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1982 Ford E-150Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

runs roughly

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Equipment:appliance:air ConditionerHIGH

1 owners reported equipment:appliance:air conditioner issues.

!Inspect the SeatsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner1 (33%)
Seats1 (33%)
Wheels & Tires1 (33%)

1982 Ford E-150: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner Issues

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1982 Ford E-150, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1982 Ford E-150, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1982 Ford E-150, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

82V004000Dec 1981

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SHIFT ROD IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED IN THE RETENTION GROMMET OF THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY. IF THE SHIFT ROD WERE TO DISENGAGE, THE DRIVER COULD NOT SELECT THE PROPER TRANSMISSION FUNCTION WHICH WOULD CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

90V137000Aug 1990

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA87002ClosedOpened Nov 1986 · closed Apr 1987

FILLER NECK SPURT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

The worst model year for the Ford E-150 is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1982 Ford E-150: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1982 Ford E-150?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1982 Ford E-150 is related to the equipment:appliance:air conditioner, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1982 Ford E-150 reliable?
The 1982 Ford E-150 has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1982 Ford E-150 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1982 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1982 Ford E-150 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford E-150 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1982 Ford E-150 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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