Complaints by model year
* Complaints compared with the median Louisville year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ford Louisville problems
Latest Ford Louisville recalls
Service brakes, air
Vehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with ABS. These vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. Those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir…
Service brakes, air
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fd1060 and fd1460 diesel engines and optional manual fuel shutoff systems. The hand control of the manual fuel shutoff system, mounted on the vehicle's instrument panel, is labeled with the words "shutoff fuel lock", and these words are not illuminated other than by the cab's…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the manual fuel shutoff system with the standard automatic key-off fuel control system.
Service brakes, air › Supply › Low pressure warning › Switch
The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford Louisville should you avoid?
None of the Ford Louisville years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Ford Louisville problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (1) and electrical system (1). Brake complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Ford Louisville had?
4 recalls across 1997–1998. The model year with the most is 1997. See all Ford Louisville recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.