VehicleVerdict

Ford L Series (heavy) years to avoid

Across 1972–1991, no single L Series (heavy) year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1991 drew the most complaints; 1987 the fewest.

2

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

1972–1991

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Ford L Series (heavy) NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaint1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 1 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1991: 1 complaints
Ford L Series (heavy) NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every L Series (heavy) year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199110
198701
198201
198101
198002
197903
197812
197701
197601
197502
197402
197301
197201

Common questions

What is the best year for the Ford L Series (heavy)?

By complaint volume, 1987 has the cleanest NHTSA record among L Series (heavy) years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Ford L Series (heavy) have?

Across all model years, the L Series (heavy) has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.