The most-reported F-100 run is 1FDEE14FXDH (1983 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Tires problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for F-100 model years 1981–1983.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford F-100 has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every F-100 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FDEE14FXDH•••••• | 1983 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything Ford F-100 owners report: Tires, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Ford F-100; the 5 below cover build years 1981 to 1983. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 07E064000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 1982–1983 |
| 83V028000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1983 |
| 82V024000 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 1981 |
| 80V145000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 1981 |
| 81V061000 | Structure | 1981 |
The F-100 against its rivals
The F-100 draws 1 complaints per production run; the Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-100 | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Chevrolet Malibu Classic | 254 | 129 | 5.5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Ford F-100 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford F-100 share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford F-100 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 F-100 runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which F-100 production run has the most complaints?
1FDEE14FXDH, a 1983 build, with 1 complaints. The typical F-100 run has 1.
Does the F-100 get more complaints than the Chevrolet Malibu Classic?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the F-100 against 2 for the Chevrolet Malibu Classic.
How many F-100 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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