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1975-1991 · 6 model years
Ford CL Series Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Ford CL Series across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1977 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1991 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
CL Series complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common CL Series problems
Ford CL Series recalls 1
Latest CL Series complaints
Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard a loud banging noise while tire tread separated from wheel. Dealership was aware of problem.*Ak
I have had two tire separations with these tires. The last one happened about two weeks before all the news hit. In both cases the tire separated on the right rear. Separations happened at low speed, no accidents and no injuries. There is definitely a problem with these tires. *Ak (tiresize: 8.75R16.5)( Dot number: tire size: 8.75R16.5 )
Questions about the Ford CL Series
Which Ford CL Series years have the most problems?
Which Ford CL Series years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1991 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other CL Series years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ford CL Series problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford CL Series have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Ford CL Series model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data