1968 Ford Ford Truck recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1968 FORD TRUCK.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 69V115000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBILITY THAT FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY FAIL IN VEHICLE OPERATIONWHEN REVERSE BRAKING IS REQUIRED. FAILURE OF THIS MECHANISM COULD RESULT INEXCESSIVE CLEARANCES BETWEEN BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS AND EVENTUALLY PERMITHYDRAULIC PISTON TO BE PUSHED OUT OF FRONT WHEEL CYLINDER. (CORRECT BY IN-STALLING REDESIGNED ADJUSTER MECH- ANISM.)
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1968 FORD TRUCK.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 70V135000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: POSSIBILITY THAT COVER ON DUAL HY- DRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RES- ERVOIRMAY BECOME DISTORTED DUE TO EXCESSIVE TIGHTENING OF ATTACH- MENT BOLT. COULDCAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK FROM UNDER COVER, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKEEFFICIENCY. (COR- RECT BY REPLACING WITH NEW IM- PROVED TYPE COVER.)
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
08/28/2000 · Wheels / tires
FIRESTONE TIRE (P22575R15) SEPARATED FROM STEEL BELT, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO 3 OF THE CONSUMERS TIRES. NLM