1983 Ford F-150 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1983 Ford F-150 was the first of the line to be offered with a diesel engine (a 170-horsepower diesel V-8). If you didn't need that...
The 1983 Ford F-150 was the first of the line to be offered with a diesel engine (a 170-horsepower diesel V-8). If you didn't need that much power, or the hassle of finding diesel in the city, you still had the choice of the Windsor V8 or a straight-6.
No significant changes were made in the design of the 83 Ford F150; the square-shouldered workhorse continued to be Ford's top-selling truck in the U.S. and around the world. The 1983 Ford F150 came in XL, XLT, and XLT Lariat trims, with a variety of configurations including the extended cab supercab, as well as 2-door and 4-door setups.
The 83 Ford F-150 continued to be the choice of many a farm and ranch; the sturdy pickup also appealed to four-wheelers looking for a solid off-road ride, and to anyone drawn by the model's record of rugged reliability. Tuners still prize the 1983 F-150 for its muscle and its boxy linebacker shape.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1983 Ford F-150 appreciate its power, reliability, and ease of maintenance. Many find it a great classic truck that’s still appealing after all these years. However, drivers often mention the poor fuel economy as a downside, and some aspects like the age of the vehicle mean it can require ongoing repairs."
A great truck that is now over 25 yrs old so qualifies as an antique. Has only had one owner who maintained vehicle excellently. Has a bench seat, a/c, long box and low miles of 89000 km. It's all original.
February 6, 2010300ci 6 cyl best motors for high milage
December 27, 2007Always started when nothing else would. always seemed to surprise folks with her power. Still looks great after all these years,just like the wife! If your considering a real truck, don't be afraid to buy one of these old war horses regardless of the price - bought mine for $500, what a deal!
January 15, 2007What owners say
A great truck that is now over 25 yrs old so qualifies as an antique. Has only had one owner who maintained vehicle excellently. Has a bench seat, a/c, long box and low miles of 89000 km. It's all original.
February 6, 2010300ci 6 cyl best motors for high milage
December 27, 2007Always started when nothing else would. always seemed to surprise folks with her power. Still looks great after all these years,just like the wife! If your considering a real truck, don't be afraid to buy one of these old war horses regardless of the price - bought mine for $500, what a deal!
January 15, 20071983 f150 4x4 5.0 i should have never sold this one
June 8, 2008this was my first truck it had a inline six with a 4 speed but i swapped it out for a 351m and C6. had alot of money stuffed into it but all the mudding rotted out the frame so it is no more. the only thing that sucked was the bad gas mileage.
August 27, 2008own aussie f 150 4b4 powered by a 351 clevland motor. simple and easy truck to maintain. drives pretty good for a truck off/onroad of this size. xlt twotone color scheme adds class to tuff looking truck. while the interior is simple and neat easy to read panel with good vision all round.
December 30, 2007its powerful its got a good model and its really fun also it has cherry bomb mufflers it is a four by four standard super cab with a cd player 6 seats and it gos fast and its a bush truck
October 31, 2009
