Model year guide

1982 Ford Granada

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Ford Granada is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 27 on record.

1982 Ford Granada — representative photo
Representative photo

1982 Ford Granada at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1982 Ford Granada recalls 4

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #07E064000 · 27/08/2007

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting NHTSA Campaign #83V050000 · 04/05/1983

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.

Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK RETAINING STRAPS FOR TYPE OF WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #82V031000 · 06/04/1982

SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM FITTINGS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT; FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.

Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT, REPLACE, AND SEAL CERTAIN FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #81V151000 · 23/12/1981

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 DOOR SEDANS.

Fix: REVISED PLACARDS WILL BE INSTALLED BY OWNERS, OR BY DEALERS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1982 Ford Granada common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.

Dimensions & weight

Length
196.5 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
52.8–54.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Curb weight
2,802–3,078 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Ford Granada — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE Closed

SUMMARY: THE SPRING UNDER INVESTIGATION CAUSES THE LATCHING PAWL TOENGAGE THE TEETH OF THE RATCHET WHEREBY THE PARKING BRAKE IS RETAINEDIN THE APPLIED POSITION. IF THE SPRING FAILS, THE PEDAL FOLLOWS THEOPERATORS FOOT BACK UP INTO THE RELEASED POSITION.FORD STATES THAT IT ISSUED THE BULLETIN IN ORDER TO INFORM DEALERSTHAT THE SPRING WAS NEWLY AVAILABLE AS A SEPARATE PART. PREVIOUSLY,IT WAS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE EN…

NHTSA #PE89039 · Parking Brake · opened Feb 1989 · closed Jun 1989

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GRANADA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1982 Ford Granada. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Not Entered

PROPANE VEHICLES. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH IMPROPERLY WELDED FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE IMPACT CONDITIONS THE STRAPS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE TANK INCREASING THE RISK OF DAMAGE. SHOULD A FUEL LEAK OCCUR A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE WOULD EXIST.

Transport Canada #1983044 · Apr 1983

Not Entered

VEHICLES MODIFIED TO RUN ON PROPANE MAY LEAK FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS THE RESULT OF IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS THUS CREATING A RISK OF FIRE.

Transport Canada #1982035 · Mar 1982

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Ford Granada

Ford Granada was a name used by the Ford Motor Company for two unrelated vehicles sold in different markets:Ford Granada (Europe), built and marketed in Europe from 1972 to 1994 Ford Granada, built and marketed in North America from 1975 to 1982

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1982 Ford Granada vehicles on record

Other Ford Granada model years

1982 Ford Granada — frequently asked questions

Does the 1982 Ford Granada have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1982 Ford Granada. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Ford Granada?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are visibility.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.