1984 Ford F150 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
What could happen: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 F150.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 84V119000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary: THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES, AND TRUCKS AND MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.8 OR 7.5 LITER ENGINES; VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 4 BARREL CARBURETORS. SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR SECONDARY THROTTLE CONTROL.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1984 Ford F150 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (7), Engine (2), Seat belts (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/17/2001 · Vehicle Speed Control
THIS REPORT IS NOT ABOUT THE TRUCK BUT A ACCELERATOR CABLE PURCHASED FROM AUTOZONE SUPPLIED BY PIONEER INC PART #CA-8438 ACCELERATOR CABOL STICKS AND BINDS SENT E-MAIL TO PIONC@AOL.COM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH NO RESPONSE .AT THIS TIME I HAVE PURCHAESD 4 CABOLS THAT HAVE FAILED ONE STICKING THE CABOL AT 70 MPH AS I CAME OFF EXIT RAMP . APARENTLY NO ONE CARE…
02/12/2001 · Engine
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
10/26/2000 · Electrical system
WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. A DEALER'S TECHNICIAN DROVE VEHICLE AND NOTICED STALLING. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
10/12/2000 · Electrical system
SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY BUCKLED, SPRING LATCH FAILED; IGNITION MODULE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED, WIRING ON HARNESS FOR MODULE LOST INSULATION, CASUSED REPEATED STALLS
08/31/2000 · Electrical system
NO SUMMARY
08/08/2000 · Wheels / tires
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70MPH ON T HIGHWAY, AND HEARD THUMBING NOISE. HE HAD CONTROL OF VEHICLE BY HOLDING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE TIRE POPPED, AND THEN HE VEERED ONTO THE ROAD. FRONT RIGHT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM WHEEL. TIRES WERE FIRESTONE #ATX . THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. *AK
12/16/1996 · Lights
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS SOMETIMES GO OFF AND COME BACK ON , TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP CAN'T FIND PROBLEM . *AK
12/13/1996 · Fuel system
VEHICLE WILL NOT START, DUE TO BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS WATER IS GETTING INTO THE AIR CLEANER UNIT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS CORRECTED SOME MODELS. *AK WHEN IT RAINS WATER ENTERS THE HOOD TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THERE IS WATER IN THE AIR CLEANER, IF…