1979 Ford LNT9000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1979 Ford LNT9000, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 17, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1979 Ford LNT9000 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1979 Ford LNT9000 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

1979 vs. every other LNT9000 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 LNT9000 median. How we score

'70'71'73'74'75'76'78'79'80'84'85'86'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LNT9000 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TRUCK'S DRAG LINK NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *LA THE DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER TWO MONTHS WHILE DRIVING, THE WENT OFF THE ROAD, AT WHICH POINT THE RIGHT SIDE 5 WHEELS WENT OVER THE GUARDRAIL, WHILE THE LEFT SIDE 5 WHEELS STAYED ON THE ROAD OF THE RAIL, THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND…
Complaint 10063462 · Mar 17, 2004

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