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1971 Ford F SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1971 Ford F Series, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1971 Ford F Series has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1971 Ford F Series recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1971 vs. every other F Series year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F Series median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F Series owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1971 FORD F-350. THE VEHICLE HAS TWO REAR FUJIAMI ENDURO TIRES, SIZE LT 235/85R16 EPLY (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WANDER OVER THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE SLOWED DOWN TO LESS THAN 60 MPH FOR THE CONTACT TO REMAIN IN CONTROL. HE STATED THAT HE FEELS LIKE HE…
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