Ford LNT800 recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Ford LNT800, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 15
Total Complaints 0
Years Covered 1970–1980

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Ford LNT800, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Powertrain

3 campaigns · Years: 1973–1975

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

Steering and suspension

2 campaigns · Years: 1970–1971, 1978–1980

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 1975–1976

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 75V216000 · Service brakes, air: Control unit/module

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
1980 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1976 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975 4 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974 3 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1973 2 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1971 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1970 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Power train , Suspension and Service brakes

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1980

  • Suspension: Multiple axle: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    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.

1979

  • Suspension: Multiple axle: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    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.

1978

  • Suspension: Multiple axle: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (79V255000) →
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    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.

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