1971 Ford L800 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Ford L800 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 146,825 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 78V153000 1978-07-03 125,000 affected
Defect

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND CHIP DUE TO HIGH STRESSES CAUSED BY VIBRATIONS. THE CHIPPED PIECES OF THE BLADE COULD FLY INTO THE UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS. ALSO, THESE PIECES COULD FLY OUT FROM THE VEHICLE IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF ANOTHER DESIGN AT NO COST TO OWNER.

STEERING 71V023000 1971-02-19 9,503 affected
Defect

FORD CAMPIGN NO H-70.1970 AND 1971 L-LT-LNT-800 THROUGH 9000 .SERIES TRUCKSEQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY TH AT POWER STEERING UNLOADER VALVECOULD FRACTURE AT SEATING SUR FACE.CAUSING IMPROPER SEALING OF VALVE DURINGOPERATION.DR IVER MIGHT EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, PARTICULARLY IN FULL TURN…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 71V025000 1971-02-19 12,322 affected
Defect

FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-73.F,B,C,LN-500-750, 6000-7000 & C-L 800- 900 SERIESTRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRAME MOUNTED BRAKE BOOSTER. POSSIBILITY THAT IMPROPERLYMACHINED BRAKE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BE EN INSTALLED, WHICH COULD RESULT ININSUFFICIENT SEAL AT HYDRA ULIC END CAP.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, HYDRAULICBRAKE FLUIDLEAKS WOULD…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Ford L800 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.