Ford L9000 problems
The Ford L-series is a range of commercial trucks that were assembled and marketed by Ford between 1970 and 1998. They are also known as Ford Louisville or, for the 1990s aerodynamic models, Ford Aeromax. The first dedicated Class 8 truck produced by the company, although Ford had been producing "Heavy Duty" trucks since 1948 and their "Super Duty" lineup since 1958. The L-Series was the successor of the F-900/F-1000 Super Duty and the Ford N-Series (both derived from the Ford F-Series). The line encompassed a wide range of models in GVWR Classes 6 through 8, as either straight trucks or as semi-tractors, with vehicles developed for medium-duty, on-highway, severe-service, and vocational applications.
The L-Series was produced by Ford at its Kentucky Truck Plant near Louisville, Kentucky, alongside medium-duty F-Series trucks, and C-Series COE truck. The truck line accordingly adopted the Ford "Louisville Line" nickname; for its second generation introduced in 1996, the line officially adopted the Ford Louisville nameplate. Both generations featured the Ford Aeromax aerodynamically-enhanced truck, sold primarily as a semitractor.
After the 1996 sale of the Ford heavy-truck line to Freightliner, production of the L-series was ended by Ford in 1998. Freightliner had taken over L-series production and went on to reintroduce the line as the Sterling A-line (Aeromax) and L-line (Louisville) during 1998. It continued to be built alongside the medium-duty Acterra until the end of 2009, when Freightliner closed operations of Sterling Trucks.
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Common Ford L9000 problems
Common Problems with Ford L9000
Air Brake System Issues:
- Brakes Apply Too Slowly: This issue can occur due to various reasons, such as brakes needing adjustment or lubrication, low air pressure in the brake system, restricted tubing or hose, or excessive leakage with brakes applied.
- Brakes Release Too Slowly: This problem can be caused by brakes needing adjustment or lubrication, brake rigging binding, or restricted tubing or hose.
- Brakes Do Not Apply: This issue can occur due to connecting hoses to trailer crossed, faulty relay emergency valve, tractor protection valve not functioning properly or not in normal position, no air pressure in air brake system, restricted tubing or hose, or hoses between tractor and trailer not connected.
- Brakes Do Not Release: This problem can occur due to connecting hoses to trailer crossed, brake valve on towing vehicle in applied position, brake rigging binding, relay emergency valve in emergency position, faulty relay emergency valve, restricted tubing or hose, or tractor protection valve not functioning properly or not placed in “normal” position.
- Brakes Grab: This issue can occur due to grease on brake lining, brake rigging binding, faulty relay emergency valve, faulty brake valve on towing vehicle, or no trailer load.
- Uneven Brakes: This problem can occur due to brakes needing adjustment, lubrication or relining, compressor discharge valve or inlet valves leaking, compressor drive belt slipping or faulty drive coupling, worn compressor, or excessive carbon in compressor cylinder head or discharge line.
Transmission Issues:
- Stator Problems: The stator, which controls stall speed, is incredibly frail and contributes to complications in heat management. This issue is common in the diesel community, and modifications to the stator are necessary to prevent gyration, cracking, or yaw that impact its ability to operate reliably.
- Functional Issues Caused by Added Power: The friction elements in the torque converter are often asked to withstand more power than they were engineered to withstand due to tuning platforms like EFI Live or EZ Lynk being used to enhance economy, power output, and functionality. This necessitates the implementation of billet pistons, billet reaction plates, and redesigned clutches and steels that are appropriate in dimension and quality to fulfill the needs.
- The “E” Clutch Hub: The “E” clutch is active in first, third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth gear, making it the most used and abused clutch in the transmission. This clutch is colored in red closer to the back of the transmission in the diagram above. The aluminum castings used to make components like this are prone to aggressive wear and irreparable damage. In fact, the majority of 10L1000’s and 10R140’s that we have seen with added power demonstrate substantial wear to this specific component.
- The OEM Oil Pan: This is a brief inferiority, but it is worth discussing. These pans, which are made of aluminum, are prone to aggressive wear and irreparable damage.
The search results provide information about the common problems with the Ford L9000, including air brake system issues and transmission problems. These issues can affect the safety and performance of the vehicle, and it is essential to address them promptly to ensure the vehicle's longevity and reliability.
What motor does a Ford L9000 have?
The 9000 series had a Cummins NH230 standard, Cummins N-series with up to 350 hp (261 kW) and Caterpillar 3406 series up to 375 hp (280 kW) were optional.
What year did the Ford LTL 9000 come out?
Got a 1989 Ford LTL 9 930 000 miles I'm. The second owner. Which is really cool the original owner took fantastic. Care of this truck he was so meticulous. I came out of Wisconsin. But it was washed
How much does a Ford L9000 weight?
SPECIFICATIONS
| Make | Ford |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 21362 |
| Air conditioner | Yes |
| Engine make | Detroit |
| Motor (hp) | 425 |
How much horsepower does a Ford LTL 9000 have?
Engines are available to 444 horsepower.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Ford L9000 years
We have researched Ford problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Ford L9000 cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Ford L9000 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Ford L9000 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Ford L9000 years
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Ford L9000 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Ford L9000 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Electrical system problems
- Tires problems
- Equipment problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Ford L9000 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Ford L9000 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Ford L9000 vehicles.
List of Ford L9000 complaints
Ford L9000 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-19
- Date Complaint: 2004-04-30
- VIN: 1FTYS95R5NV
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 3/19/04 PART # 3146 FAILED, THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS PART HAS FAILED ON TWO DIFFERENT TRUCKS (HEAVY DUTY TRACTORS ) WE CALLED FORD AND THEY COULD CARE LESS WE SOLD OUR HEAVY TRUCK DIVISION THEY TOLD US. I PUT A COMPLAINT IN TO FORD THREE YEARS AGO I EVEN TALKED TO ONE OF THIER ENGINEERS ABOUT THE PROBLEM THEY SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME ON IT THEY NEVER DID, THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS FAILURE ARE CATASTROPHIC ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE PART I HAVE ALL THREE PARTS. AFTER WE CALLED FORD I CALLED NHTSA AND PUT IN A COMPLAINT, EVEN E-MAILED YOU, I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING AS OF YET, TODAY I CALLED AND I WAS SENT TO THIS SITE. *LA
Ford L9000 1978
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-23
- Date Complaint: 2003-09-30
- VIN: 11111111111
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: HAHN READY MIX TRUCK .I'M A DRIVER IN TRUCK #32.THE FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE LOOSE,TIRES ARE GOING BALD,TRUCK DOESN'T TURN SHARP TO THE RIGHT,THE WINDOW WINGS ARE HELD SHUT WITH DUCT TAPE,THE TIE ROD END IS POSSIBLY BENT,WATER TANK IS RUSTED,THE SHUETS ARE TWISTED,SOME LIGHTS ARE OUT ON THIS TRUCK AND OTHERS,NUMERIOUS PROBLEMS NEED TO BE FIXED WITH OTHER TRUCKS TOO,TOO NUMERIOUS TO MENTION. JUST THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INFORMED ON THESE DETAILS.AND IF ANY ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN.I WISH FOR MY NAME TO REMAIN ANNONYMOUS SO I DON'T EXPERIENCE ANY REPROCUTIONS ( LIKE GETTING FIRED ) .I JUST THOUGHT SOME ONE SHOULD KNOW JUST IN CASE SOME ONE WOULD GET INJURED, ALL THIS WOULD BE ON FILE.THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Recalls Ford L9000
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the Ford L9000.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Ford L9000 1992
- Report Received Date: 1994-08-15
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: THE LABELS REMINDING OPERATORS CLOSING THE FUEL TANK CROSSOVER VALVES TO REOPEN THE VALVES BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINES WERE OMITTED. IF THE TANKS ARE OVER HALF FULL AND VEHICLE OPERATION WAS RESUMED WITHOUT REOPENING THE FUEL TANK CROSS-OVER VALVES, PRESSURE COULD BUILD IN ONE OF THE TANKS.
- Consequence: PRESSURE BUILD-UP COULD RESULT IN RUPTURE OF A FUEL TANK AND SPILLING DIESEL FUEL, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A PAIR OF LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABELS.
- Model: Ford L9000 1978
- Report Received Date: 1977-10-25
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Summary: THE SEAT BELTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION", AND 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THE NON-CONFORMITY EXISTS BECAUSE WHEN THE DRIVER"S SEAT IS ADJUSTED TO THE FULL FORWARD POSITION, THE SEAT CUSHION IS ADJUSTED TO MAXIMUM ELEVATION, AND THE SEAT BACK IS TILTED TO THE FULLY UPRIGHT POSITION, THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE SOME DRIVERS.
- Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT IS DETERMINED TO BE INSUFFICIENT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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