There have been 7 safety recalls for the Ford B Series. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford B Series.
This could result in increased stopping distances orincreased pedal pressure required for a given stopping distance, which couldcause an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Ford B Series, 1990 Ford F Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: Incorrect size master cylinder installed will provide less line pressure to wheel cylinders for a given pedal pressure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Ford B Series, 1987 Ford F Series (light), 1987 Ford F Series (medium), 1987 Ford L Series (heavy) |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford B Series, 1985 Ford B Series, 1984 Ford C600, 1985 Ford C600, 1984 Ford C6000, 1985 Ford C6000, 1984 Ford C700, 1985 Ford C700, 1984 Ford C7000, 1985 Ford C7000, 1984 Ford C800, 1985 Ford C800, 1984 Ford C8000, 1985 Ford C8000, 1984 Ford F Series, 1985 Ford F Series, 1984 Ford L Series, 1985 Ford L Series, 1984 Ford Ln Series, 1985 Ford Ln Series |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR |
| Recall Summary: The hydraulic parking brake control valve may inadvertently activate due to momentary pressure disruptions within the system and cause the parking brake to be applied, stopping or slowing the truck unexpectedly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Ford B Series, 1982 Ford C Series, 1982 Ford F Series (medium), 1982 Ford L Series (heavy), 1982 Ford Ln Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Ford B Series, 1976 Ford B Series, 1977 Ford B Series, 1978 Ford B Series, 1979 Ford B Series, 1975 Ford C Series, 1976 Ford C Series, 1977 Ford C Series, 1978 Ford C Series, 1979 Ford C Series, 1975 Ford Cl Series, 1976 Ford Cl Series, 1977 Ford Cl Series, 1978 Ford Cl Series, 1979 Ford Cl Series, 1975 Ford F Series, 1976 Ford F Series, 1977 Ford F Series, 1978 Ford F Series, 1979 Ford F Series, 1975 Ford L Series, 1976 Ford L Series, 1977 Ford L Series, 1978 Ford L Series, 1979 Ford L Series, 1975 Ford W Series, 1976 Ford W Series, 1977 Ford W Series, 1978 Ford W Series, 1979 Ford W Series |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Certain air brake anti-lock modulators could malfunction during operation of the anti-lock system. A nylon piston within the modulator air valve system can swell from exposure to system contaminants. Continued exposure may cause the piston to swell to the extent that interference with the cylinder ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 24, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 365 |
| Apr. 27, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 2,060 |
| Dec. 20, 1985 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 51,500 |
| Mar. 22, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 670 |
| Mar. 29, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 65,000 |
| Jul. 3, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 125,000 |
| Mar. 3, 1976 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket | 11,911 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1987 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1985 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1984 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1982 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1979 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1978 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1977 Ford B Series | 2 |
| 1976 Ford B Series | 2 |
| 1975 Ford B Series | 3 |
| 1974 Ford B Series | 2 |
| 1973 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1972 Ford B Series | 1 |
| 1971 Ford B Series | 1 |