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Ford L9000 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 19 model years of the Ford L9000 (1970–1995). The most-complained-about year is 1978.

9
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
1970
year with most recalls
1978
year with most complaints

Pick your Ford L9000 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Ford L900010
1994 Ford L900020
1993 Ford L900020
1992 Ford L900011
1991 Ford L900010
1990 Ford L900010
1989 Ford L900010
1986 Ford L900010
1985 Ford L900010
1984 Ford L900010
1978 Ford L900011
1977 Ford L900010
1976 Ford L900020
1975 Ford L900020
1974 Ford L900010
1973 Ford L900010
1972 Ford L900010
1971 Ford L900010
1970 Ford L900020

What Ford L9000 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 1978 model year has the most, with 1.

All Ford L9000 recalls (9)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ford L9000, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 19V353000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Stainless & Repair, Inc.

    Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

    Remedy: Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair…

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  2. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V154000 Reported 3,200 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted. If the tanks are over half full and vehicle operation was resumed without reopening the fuel tank cross-over valves, pressure could build in one of the tanks.

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed a pair of labels and installation instructions. If the owner prefers, a dealer can install the labels.

    Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

  3. Wheels

    NHTSA 92V164000 Reported 192 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Remedy: Replace the clamps and studs on the cast spoke wheels.

    Model years: 1993

  4. Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

    NHTSA 90V121000 Reported 15,260 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Secondary service reservoir air check valves may not seat properly due to a mechanical interference condition between a circular brass guide and the wall of a cylindrical ferrule in which the brass guide is intended to move freely.

    Remedy: Install revised design secondary service reservoir check valve components.

    Model years: 1989, 1990

  5. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 86V110000 Reported 730 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Hand throttle controls were not identified either on the control knob or on the instrument panel as required by FMVSS 101. Consequence of defect: trucks are not in compliance with FMVSS 101, controls and displays.

    Remedy: Word throttle will be affixed on or adjacent to the throttle control.

    Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986

  6. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 77V191000 Reported 6,500 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted to maximum elevation, and the seat back…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace any seat belt assembly that is determined to be insufficient, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

  7. Service brakes, air: control unit/module

    NHTSA 75V216000 Reported 8,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  8. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 71V023000 Reported 9,503 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1970, 1971

  9. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 70V028000 Reported 1,739 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Model years: 1970

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.