There have been 35 safety recalls for the Ford LTD. 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 LTD.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford LTD, 1985 Ford LTD |
| Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Recall Summary: Heat shields for the catalytic converter outlet pipes were omitted during production. Consequence of defect: after severe duty use, such as high speed pursuit, the outlet pipes become very hot and could ignite certain types of ground cover resulting in a vehicle fire. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Ford LTD, 1985 Ford Mustang, 1985 Mercury Capri, 1985 Mercury Marquis |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Ford Bronco, 1984 Ford Bronco Ii, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria, 1984 Ford Escort, 1984 Ford EXP, 1984 Ford LTD, 1984 Ford Mustang, 1984 Ford Ranger, 1984 Ford Tempo, 1984 Ford Thunderbird, 1984 Lincoln Continental, 1984 Lincoln Mark Vii, 1984 Mercury Capri, 1984 Mercury Cougar, 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1984 Mercury Lynx, 1984 Mercury Marquis, 1984 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1983 Ford Club Wagon, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria, 1983 Ford Econoline, 1983 Ford F100, 1983 Ford F150, 1983 Ford F250, 1983 Ford F350, 1983 Ford LTD, 1983 Ford Thunderbird, 1983 Lincoln Continental, 1983 Lincoln Mark Vi, 1983 Lincoln Town Car, 1983 Mercury Cougar, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1983 Mercury Marquis |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. This occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Ford LTD, 1982 Ford LTD, 1981 Mercury Marquis, 1982 Mercury Marquis |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The lower control arms may have been manufactured from steel with material thickness below the minimum specifications for police duty. This could lead to cracks developing in the control arms, and eventually, the possibility of fracture of an arm. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 11, 1985 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 8,671 |
| May. 21, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 14,008 |
| Dec. 20, 1983 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 530,000 |
| Mar. 7, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 98,162 |
| Dec. 28, 1982 | Suspension:rear | 4,361 |
| Oct. 13, 1982 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 4,967 |
| Nov. 13, 1980 | Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash | 18,154 |
| Nov. 7, 1980 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 314,400 |
| Oct. 24, 1980 | Structure:body:bumpers | 600 |
| Sep. 23, 1980 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 14,000 |
| May. 16, 1980 | Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 9 |
| May. 15, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 82,000 |
| Apr. 30, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 162,000 |
| Apr. 30, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 18 |
| Jan. 15, 1979 | Equipment:other:labels | 25,453 |
| Oct. 4, 1978 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 32,000 |
| Oct. 4, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 25,600 |
| Sep. 11, 1978 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 8,700 |
| Sep. 11, 1978 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 5,000 |
| Mar. 6, 1978 | Tire | 60 |
| Oct. 25, 1977 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 19,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1977 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 9,000 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| Aug. 13, 1974 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 2,027 |
| Aug. 1, 1974 | Tires:tread/belt | 35,711 |
| Apr. 22, 1974 | Structure | 914 |
| Jan. 16, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 127,208 |
| Sep. 5, 1973 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 74,884 |
| May. 21, 1973 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 11,301 |
| Feb. 13, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 76,670 |
| Nov. 8, 1972 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 11,782 |
| Feb. 28, 1972 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 2,271 |
| Nov. 22, 1971 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 28,459 |
| May. 22, 1968 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices | 3,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1985 Ford LTD | 2 |
| 1984 Ford LTD | 2 |
| 1983 Ford LTD | 1 |
| 1982 Ford LTD | 2 |
| 1981 Ford LTD | 4 |
| 1980 Ford LTD | 1 |
| 1979 Ford LTD | 8 |
| 1978 Ford LTD | 3 |
| 1977 Ford LTD | 1 |
| 1975 Ford LTD | 3 |
| 1974 Ford LTD | 5 |
| 1973 Ford LTD | 5 |
| 1972 Ford LTD | 2 |
| 1968 Ford LTD | 1 |