7
recalls
The Ford B Series has 7 recalls covering 256,506 vehicles as reported; model year 1975 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1975: 3
Units affected
257K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford B Series by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 1,035 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 125K units
- Parking brake1 · 52K units
- Service brakes, air1 · 65K units
- Suspension1 · 12K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 2,060 units
Ford B Series recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1990 | Ford B Series, F Series (1990): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 90V100000 | Crash risk | 365 |
| Apr 27, 1987 | Ford B Series, F Series (LIGHT), F Series (MEDIUM), L Series (HEAVY) (1987): Vehicle speed controlNo. 87V059000 | Other or not stated | 2,060 |
| Dec 20, 1985 | Ford B Series, C600, C6000, C700 and 6 more (1984-1985): Parking brakeNo. 85V168000 | Crash risk | 51,500 |
| Mar 22, 1983 | Ford B Series, C Series, F Series (MEDIUM), L Series (HEAVY) and 1 more (1982): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 83V033000 | Other or not stated | 670 |
| Mar 29, 1979 | Ford B Series, C Series, CL Series, F Series and 2 more (1975-1979): Service brakes, airNo. 79V077000 | Other or not stated | 65,000 |
| Jul 3, 1978 | Ford B Series, F Series, L800, LN Series (1970-1977): Engine and engine coolingNo. 78V153000 | Other or not stated | 125,000 |
| Mar 3, 1976 | Ford B Series, F Series (1974-1975): SuspensionNo. 76V035000 | Other or not stated | 11,911 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1990 Ford B Series recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1990 Ford B Series. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford B Series have?
7 recalls cover the Ford B Series, for 256,506 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford B Series?
Steering: named in 3 of the 5 safety complaints about the Ford B Series, then fuel system, gasoline (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.