Representative photoTowing for a 1983 Ford LTD
Towing for the 1983 Ford LTD: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1983 Ford LTD for towing
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the LTD
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a tow on the 1983 Ford LTD we arrange a trusted shop. Tell us where the car is, where it should go, and whether the keys are with it.
Your LTD and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them.
How the request works
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Keep moving meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
A short checklist
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Car care, briefly
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Ready to ask?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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