Ford L8501 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 29, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Ford L8501, across 1 model years (1998–1998). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.

Ford L8501 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No L8501 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1998 L8501: 1 complaint, 1 recall

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Ford L8501 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110

All Ford L8501 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1998 L850111—Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford L8501 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Ford L8501?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Ford L8501 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.