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1982 Ford Granada Base

The 1982 Ford Granada Base is an 86-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $7,543 MSRP.

It makes 86 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 117 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm.

The Granada measures 196.0 inches long on a 105.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,802 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$7,543 ($25,404 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3L Lima SOHC I4
Displacement2.3 L
Horsepower86 hp @ 4,600 rpm
Torque117 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC
Bore and Stroke3.78 x 3.13 in
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Manual
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut front suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil-sprung live rear axle
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented Discs, 10.0 in
Rear Brake DiscDrums, 9.0 x 1.8 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Dimensions & Weight
Length196 in
Width70 in
Height52 in
Wheelbase105.4 in
Curb Weight2,802 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Legroom Front41 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Ford GRANADA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

NHTSA campaign 07E064000

May 4, 1983 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH IMPROPERLY WELDED FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS. UNDER CERTAIN COLLISION CONDITIONS, THESE STRAPS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE FUEL TANK AND LEAKS COULD DEVELOP.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK RETAINING STRAPS FOR TYPE OF WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 83V050000

Apr 6, 1982 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM FITTINGS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT, REPLACE, AND SEAL CERTAIN FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

NHTSA campaign 82V031000

Dec 23, 1981 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

INCORRECT INFORMATION ON TIRE PLACARDS CONSTITUTES A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS". THE INFORMATION CONCERNING TIRE SIZES AND INFLATION PRESSURES IS APPLICABLE TO BOTH TWO AND FOUR DOOR SEDANS. THE STATEMENT COVERS FOUR DOOR BUT FAILS TO SPECIFY TWO DOOR SEDANS.

Remedy: REVISED PLACARDS WILL BE INSTALLED BY OWNERS, OR BY DEALERS WITHOUT CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 81V151000

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1982 Ford GRANADA

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1982 Ford GRANADA (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Visibility1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 1, 2001 · Visibility 1 injury
“STEAM AND LIQUID CAME OUT OF HEATER SYSTEM AND SCALDED DRIVER'S LEG AND FOOT, CAN NOT USE HEATER. *CJ”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 FORD GRANADA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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