Ford L SERIES (HEAVY) recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
79,052 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1972 to 1991 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
1975: 2; 1976: 1; 1977: 1; 1978: 2; 1979: 3; 1980: 2; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1987: 1; 1991: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
79V200000 · Wheels:Multi Piece
Reported: 1979-09-11 (September 11, 1979) · Model years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
THE CAST HUBS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE INNER BEARING AREA OR ALONG THE FLANGE PORTIONS TO WHICH THE WHEELS ARE MOUNTED.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT ALUMINUM HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH CAST IRON HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗82V027000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1982-03-26 (March 26, 1982) · Model years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE TO RETURN COMPLETELY TO IDLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WITH ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR CONTROL RETURN SPRINGS INOPERATIVE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
NHTSA campaign record ↗79V255000 · Suspension:Multiple Axle
Reported: 1979-12-04 (December 4, 1979) · Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
THE OPTIONAL TANDEM SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED USING A STANDARD BEAM END ADAPTER KIT, RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED SPECIAL KIT. PROGRESSIVE DETERIORATION COULD OCCUR TO THE ADAPTER TO BEAM END BUSHING JOINT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FRACTURE OF THE BEAM TO AXLE ATTACHING BOLTS.
Remedy: THE INCORRECT BEAM ADAPTERS WILL BE REPLACED ON NEW UNITS AND BEAM END ADAPTERS AND BUSHINGS WILL BE INSTALLED ON UNITS IN SERVICE, FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗79V066000 · Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 1979-03-06 (March 6, 1979) · Model years: 1979
USE OF AN ALTERNATE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHICH HAS A LOWER STRENGTH IN HOT STATE, MAY ALLOW CRACKING OF BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS. REPEATED BRAKING OR HIGH BRAKE PEDAL LOADING MAY RESULT IN COMPLETE FRACTURE WHICH WOULD PREVENT APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.
Remedy: BRAKE PEDAL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V033000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
Reported: 1983-03-22 (March 22, 1983) · Model years: 1982
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH LEFT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INCORRECTLY PRODUCED AND MAY HAVE ONE OR TWO AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTERS THAT WERE INTENDED FOR RIGHT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. THE ADJUSTER WORKS BACKWARDS AND INCREASES THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND DRUM, INSTEAD OF MAINTAINING IT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LEFT REAR BRAKE ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗87V059000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Reported: 1987-04-27 (April 27, 1987) · Model years: 1987
DIESEL ENGINE GOVEERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OR MORE OF THREE RETAINING PRONGS MAY NOT BE ENGAGED IN THE GOVERNOR LEVER PIVOT SHAFTS.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.
Remedy: REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
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