1983 Ford Mustang GT
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- Photo: 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Convertible, front right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible in Dark Charcoal Metallic, Front Right, 05-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Prag, Wenzelsplatz, Ford Mustang -- 2019 -- 101913 by Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Ford Mustang LX 5.0L Convertible, rear right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Ford Mustang Convertible - interior (15090624913) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Ford Mustang GT is a 175-hp 4.9-liter V8 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $9,691 MSRP.
It makes 175 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque.
The Mustang measures 179.6 inches long on a 100.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,691 ($31,622 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L V8 (302 Windsor, H.O.) |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM rpm |
| Injection Type | 4-barrel Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual (T-5) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle (leaf springs) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.6 in |
| Width | 69.1 in |
| Height | 51.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.5 in |
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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 MUSTANG. 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
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Ford MUSTANG
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Ford MUSTANG (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Steering | 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 MUSTANG. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.