- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace any seat belt assembly that is determined to be insufficient, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Ford L800 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Ford L800 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1977 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical L800 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Ford L800 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 Ford L800 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1978 Ford L800 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Ford L800: anchorage (October 1977). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Ford L800 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Ford L800 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford L800 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1978 Ford L800 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data