Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1982 Ford Econoline peaked in 1999, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1982 Ford Econoline
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jul 6, 1999 to Jul 6, 1999.
Recall campaigns covering this model year334k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1982 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1982 Ford Econoline name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 1982 Ford Econoline
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07E-064 | Aug 27, 2007 | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped… | Fuel system | 34,000 | Part replacement |
| 82V-004 | Jan 13, 1982 | 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… | Powertrain | 378 | Inspection |
| 81V-105 | Sep 9, 1981 | Involved vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" | Fuel system | 115 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1982 Ford Econoline
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 6, 1999Holts Summit, MOAnchorage
PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED LETTER OF RECALL, BUT HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET IT FIXED DUE TO WRONG PARTS BEING ORDERED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 708273
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 98246 Dec 7, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC - 9888 Apr 27, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC - 97511 Mar 3, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD - 9747 Feb 17, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.