Recall 82V027000: 1974–1981 Ford L Series (heavy) and 2 other models
- Report received
- Mar 26, 1982
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 3,270vehicles
- Model years
- 1974–1981
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems", due to failure of the throttle to return completely to idle under certain conditions with one of the two accelerator control return springs inoperative.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and modify the throttle to meet the requirements of the standard.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1974 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1975 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1976 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1977 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1978 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1979 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1980 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1981 Ford C Series0 complaints
- 1974 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1975 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1976 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1977 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1978 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1979 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1980 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1981 Ford F Series (medium)0 complaints
- 1974 Ford L Series (heavy)0 complaints
- 1975 Ford L Series (heavy)0 complaints
- 1976 Ford L Series (heavy)0 complaints
- 1977 Ford L Series (heavy)0 complaints
- 1978 Ford L Series (heavy)1 complaints
- 1979 Ford L Series (heavy)0 complaints
- 1980 Ford L Series (heavy)0 complaints
- 1981 Ford L Series (heavy)0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.