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1978 Ford L9000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1978 Ford L9000, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1978 Ford L9000 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Equipment
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1978 Ford L9000 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
1978 vs. every other L9000 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 L9000 median. How we score
'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'84'85'86'89'90'91'92'93'94'95
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What L9000 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HAHN READY MIX TRUCK.I'M A DRIVER IN TRUCK #32.THE FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE LOOSE,TIRES ARE GOING BALD,TRUCK DOESN'T TURN SHARP TO THE RIGHT,THE WINDOW WINGS ARE HELD SHUT WITH DUCT TAPE,THE TIE ROD END IS POSSIBLY BENT,WATER TANK IS RUSTED,THE SHUETS ARE TWISTED,SOME LIGHTS ARE OUT ON THIS TRUCK AND…
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