1983 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon covers two passenger bodies, an extended two-door wagon and a standard two-door wagon, in Custom and XL trim. Three gasoline engines were available, all overhead-valve and naturally aspirated: the 5.8L V8 of 351 cubic inches, the 5.0L V8 of 302 and the 4.9L inline-six of 300. The manual arranges its procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics by system, so all three engines are served by one set of chassis sections.
Engines covered
- 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.0L V8 (302 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.9L inline-six (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door extended passenger van
- 2-door standard passenger van
Trims covered
- Custom
- XL
Known issues on the 1983 E-150 Econoline Club Wagon. One recall is on federal record for the 1983 wagon, and it concerns front seat belt anchorages that would not have given occupants adequate protection in an accident or a sudden stop. One owner complaint is logged with NHTSA, on engine and engine cooling. With a record that thin, the manual earns its place on routine work instead: procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the two V8s, the inline-six and the running gear they share.
VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN INTO A SERVICE PLAZA WHEN THE DRIVER NOTICED FLAMES EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FLAMES ENGULFE
