There have been 6 safety recalls for the Ford L Series (heavy). 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 L Series (heavy).
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: 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: 1974 Ford C Series (medium), 1975 Ford C Series (medium), 1976 Ford C Series (medium), 1977 Ford C Series (medium), 1978 Ford C Series (medium), 1979 Ford C Series (medium), 1980 Ford C Series (medium), 1981 Ford C Series (medium), 1974 Ford F Series (medium), 1975 Ford F Series (medium), 1976 Ford F Series (medium), 1977 Ford F Series (medium), 1978 Ford F Series (medium), 1979 Ford F Series (medium), 1980 Ford F Series (medium), 1981 Ford F Series (medium), 1974 Ford L Series (heavy), 1975 Ford L Series (heavy), 1976 Ford L Series (heavy), 1977 Ford L Series (heavy), 1978 Ford L Series (heavy), 1979 Ford L Series (heavy), 1980 Ford L Series (heavy), 1981 Ford L Series (heavy) |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Ford L Series (heavy), 1979 Ford L Series (heavy), 1980 Ford L Series (heavy), 1978 Ford LNT800, 1979 Ford LNT800, 1980 Ford LNT800, 1978 Ford LNT8000, 1979 Ford LNT8000, 1980 Ford LNT8000, 1978 Ford LNT880, 1979 Ford LNT880, 1980 Ford LNT880, 1978 Ford LNT900, 1979 Ford LNT900, 1980 Ford LNT900, 1978 Ford LNT9000, 1979 Ford LNT9000, 1980 Ford LNT9000 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1972 Ford C800, 1973 Ford C800, 1974 Ford C800, 1975 Ford C800, 1972 Ford L Series (heavy), 1973 Ford L Series (heavy), 1974 Ford L Series (heavy), 1975 Ford L Series (heavy), 1972 Ford W9000, 1973 Ford W9000, 1974 Ford W9000, 1975 Ford W9000 |
| Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 27, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 2,060 |
| Mar. 22, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 670 |
| Mar. 26, 1982 | Vehicle Speed Control | 3,270 |
| Dec. 4, 1979 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 4 |
| Sep. 11, 1979 | Wheels:multi Piece | 700 |
| Mar. 6, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 2,700 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1987 Ford L Series (heavy) | 1 |
| 1982 Ford L Series (heavy) | 1 |
| 1981 Ford L Series (heavy) | 1 |
| 1980 Ford L Series (heavy) | 2 |
| 1979 Ford L Series (heavy) | 3 |
| 1978 Ford L Series (heavy) | 2 |
| 1977 Ford L Series (heavy) | 1 |
| 1976 Ford L Series (heavy) | 1 |
| 1975 Ford L Series (heavy) | 2 |
| 1974 Ford L Series (heavy) | 2 |
| 1973 Ford L Series (heavy) | 1 |
| 1972 Ford L Series (heavy) | 1 |