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1982 Ford LN7000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1982 Ford LN7000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1982 compare to other LN7000 years?

LN7000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted1 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 0 complaints
LN7000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1982 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1982 Ford LN7000 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

82V023000Electrical SystemMarch 15, 1982 · 99 units

Defect

SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INCORRECTLY INDEXED AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE STARTER SOLENOID. CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE COULD OCCUR DUE TO METAL ON METAL CONTACT DURING MAXIMUM ENGINE ROLL CONDITIONS. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY DEVELOP BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE AND A BRAKE TUBE. A HOLE COULD BE FORMED IN THE BRAKE TUBE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RE-INDEX THE STARTER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ATTACHMENT AT NO COST TO OWNER.

1982 Ford LN7000 — common questions

Is the 1982 Ford LN7000 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1982 Ford LN7000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1982 Ford LN7000. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.