1983 Ford F-150 F150 4WD
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- Photo: 1986 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Explorer Special Regular Cab Styleside in Light Regatta Blue & Medium Silver Metallic Deluxe Two-Tone, Front Left, 10-28-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Ford F-150 XLT by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Ford F-150 Standard 4x4 Regular Cab 8' Styleside, 08-07-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Ford F150 interior 02 by WayneRay, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Ford F-150 F150 4WD is a 125-hp 4.9-liter inline-6 pickup truck with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $9,497 MSRP.
It makes 125 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque.
The F-150 measures 197.1 inches long on a 117.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,885 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,497 ($30,989 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.9L (300 cu in) Inline-6 |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | 1-bbl Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Dana 44 Twin Traction Beam (TTB) independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf-sprung Ford 9-inch live axle |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.1 in |
| Width | 79 in |
| Height | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,885 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Ford F-150 F150 4WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Ford F150. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 7, 1983 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 83V028000
10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Ford F150
Owner Complaints
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Ford F150 (4 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
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 1983 FORD F150. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.