1982 Ford Granada for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- Recalls
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For sale
Rent a 1982 Ford Granada for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1982 Ford Granada
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about visibility (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83V050000 | 1983-05-04 | 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. |
| 82V031000 | 1982-04-06 | 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. |
| 81V151000 | 1981-12-23 | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1982 Ford Granada for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1982 Ford Granada for sale by us right now. The 1982 Ford Granada for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Granada
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility; have those parts checked.
The figures, translated
Fuel use for this model year: Rating on request; heavier trucks and vans are often outside the EPA ratings.
Inside and out
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Who it is for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Granada first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Granada for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Send a request
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1982 Ford Granada from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1982 Ford Granada for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1982 Ford Granada
Does CarmaCars sell the 1982 Ford Granada?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1982 Ford Granada before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1982 Ford Granada have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.