1983 Ford LTD Wagon Base
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: Ford-Country-Squire-front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire Lowrider by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 ltd country squire frontleft by Sunstarfire, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Country Squire rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 country squire rear interior by Sunstarfire, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Ford LTD Wagon Base is a wagon with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,993 MSRP.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,993 ($29,345 *) |
| Engine | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Ford LTD Wagon Base 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Ford LTD. 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
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
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Ford LTD
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Ford LTD (2 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 LTD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.