Ford L Series (heavy) recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Ford L Series (heavy) in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Ford L Series (heavy) recalls
- Apr 27, 198787V059000Vehicle speed control2,060 vehiclesFord B Series, F Series (light) and 2 more models
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.
- Mar 22, 198383V033000Service brakes, hydraulic670 vehiclesFord B Series, C Series and 3 more models
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…
- Mar 26, 198282V027000Vehicle speed control3,270 vehiclesFord C Series (medium), F Series (medium) and 1 more model
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…
- Dec 4, 197979V255000Suspension4 vehiclesFord L Series (heavy), LNT800 and 4 more models
The optional tandem suspension assembly may have been installed using a standard beam end adapter kit, rather than the required special kit.
- Sep 11, 197979V200000Wheels700 vehiclesFord C800, L Series (heavy) and 1 more model
The cast hubs on some of the involved vehicles were improperly manufactured.
- Mar 6, 197979V066000Service brakes, air2,700 vehicles1979 Ford L Series (heavy)
Use of an alternate aluminum alloy which has a lower strength in hot state, may allow cracking of brake pedal levers.