Does the 1980 Ford L Series (heavy) have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1980 Ford L Series (heavy) recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Ford L Series (heavy)?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1980 Ford L Series (heavy) recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Ford L Series (heavy). These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1980 Ford L Series (heavy) recalls, newest first

March 26, 1982NHTSA 82V0270003,270 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 4, 1979NHTSA 79V2550004 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Multiple axle

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Ford L Series (heavy) were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ford L Series (heavy) years

Other 1980 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1980 Ford L Series (heavy) have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1980 Ford L Series (heavy) recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Ford L Series (heavy)?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.