1983 Ford LTD for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1983 Ford LTD for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1983 Ford LTD
- NHTSA lists 2 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), power train (2) and engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83V028000 | 1983-03-07 | 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... |
| 83V017000 | 1983-02-24 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift | THE SHIFT INDICATOR MAY NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE SHIFT SELECTOR POSITION. SOME VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECTOR TUBE RETAINING CLIPS THAT MAY NOT BE HARD ENOUGH. THE CLIP MAY LOOSEN OR FALL OFF, AND THE SELECTOR TUBE MAY BECOME DISPLACED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1983 Ford LTD: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1983 Ford LTD for sale by us right now. Buying the 1983 Ford LTD is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the LTD
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, power train and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The figures, translated
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Who it is for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
What to expect from the LTD
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway.
Try before you buy
Try the LTD on your commute, then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1983 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ready to ask?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 1983 Ford LTD from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1983 Ford LTD for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1983 Ford LTD
Does CarmaCars sell the 1983 Ford LTD?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1983 Ford LTD 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 1983 Ford LTD have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 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.