Ford LTD years to avoid
Across 1968–2000, no single LTD year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1985 drew the most complaints; 1982 the fewest.
89
Total complaints
37
Recall campaigns
1968–2000
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every LTD year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 11 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 18 | 3 | |
| 1984 | 15 | 3 | |
| 1983 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1979 | 3 | 9 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1974 | 2 | 5 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford LTD?
By complaint volume, 1982 has the cleanest NHTSA record among LTD years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford LTD have?
Across all model years, the LTD has 37 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 89 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.