4
recalls
The Ford F Series (LIGHT) has 4 recalls covering 35,892 vehicles as reported; model year 1980 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1980: 3
Units affected
36K
As reported
Overall stars
-
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford F Series (LIGHT), by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes, hydraulic29
- Engine and engine cooling27
- Electrical system15
- Fuel system, gasoline15
- Power train11
- Structure8
- Engine6
- Complaints
- 122
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 14
- People injured
- 11
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford F Series (LIGHT) by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 8,000 units
- Steering1 · 13K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 2,060 units
- Wheels1 · 13K units
Ford F Series (LIGHT) recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 9, 1980 | Ford Club Wagon, E Series, Econoline, F Series (LIGHT) (1980): WheelsNo. 80V072000 | Other or not stated | 12,500 |
| Mar 24, 1980 | Ford F Series (LIGHT) (1980): SteeringNo. 80V033000 | Injury | 13,332 |
| Mar 24, 1980 | Ford F Series (LIGHT) (1980): Engine and engine coolingNo. 80V032000 | Other or not stated | 8,000 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1987 Ford F Series (LIGHT) recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1987 Ford F Series (LIGHT). 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 F Series (LIGHT) have?
4 recalls cover the Ford F Series (LIGHT), for 35,892 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford F Series (LIGHT)?
Service brakes, hydraulic: named in 29 of the 122 safety complaints about the Ford F Series (LIGHT), then engine and engine cooling (27). 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.