Ford LNT9000 recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Ford LNT9000, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 18
Total Complaints 1
Years Covered 1970–1990

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 LNT9000, 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.

Brakes

2 campaigns · Years: 1975–1976, 1989–1990

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

Official notices (evidence):
  • 90V121000 · Service brakes, air: Controls, pedals and linkages
  • 75V216000 · Service brakes, air: Control unit/module

Powertrain

2 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):

Other

1 campaign · Years: 1984–1986

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Ford LNT9000 in NHTSA complaint data are Suspension.

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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
1990 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1989 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1986 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1985 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1984 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1980 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1979 1 1 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension.
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 3 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974 2 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 , Service brakes and Vehicle speed control

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1990

  • Service brakes, air: Controls, pedals and linkages: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V121000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1989

  • Service brakes, air: Controls, pedals and linkages: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V121000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1986

  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (86V110000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1985

  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (86V110000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1984

  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (86V110000) →
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    Summary: 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.

1980

  • 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.

1979

  • 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.

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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