1992 Ford LL9000

1992 Ford LL9000

The 1992 Ford LL9000 is a heavy-duty truck that was available with several engine and transmission options. The most popular engine option was the 12.7-liter diesel engine, which produced 475 horsepower and 1,650 lb-ft of torque. Other engine options included a 10.3-liter diesel engine and a 9.0-liter diesel engine. The LL9000 was also available with a variety of transmission options, including a 9-speed manual transmission, a 10-speed manual transmission, and a 12-speed manual transmission.

People who like the LL9000 praise its powerful engine, durable construction, and comfortable ride. However, some people have experienced issues with the truck’s engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, exterior, and interior.

Engine

• 12.7-liter diesel engine
  • Blown head gasket: Coolant leaks, overheating, white smoke from exhaust, rough idle
    • Replace head gasket: $2,000 - $4,000+
    • Recall: 94V195000
  • Intake manifold gasket leak: Coolant leaks, overheating, rough idle
    • Replace intake manifold gasket: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recall: 02V140000
  • Turbocharger failure: Loss of power, black smoke from exhaust
    • Replace turbocharger: $1,500 - $2,500+
    • Recall: 97V035000
• 10.3-liter diesel engine
  • Fuel injector failure: Hard starting, rough idle, black smoke from exhaust
    • Replace fuel injectors: $1,000 - $2,000+
    • Recall: 95V153000
• 9.0-liter diesel engine
  • No issues found

Transmission

• 9-speed manual transmission
  • Grinding gears: Difficulty shifting gears
    • Replace transmission: $2,500 - $4,000+
    • Recall: 96V161000
• 10-speed manual transmission
  • Shifting problems: Difficulty shifting into or out of gears
    • Adjust or replace shift linkage: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recall: 98V097000
• 12-speed manual transmission
  • Transmission noise: Whining or grinding noises from transmission
    • Replace transmission gears: $1,500 - $2,500+
    • Recall: 99V070000

Suspension

• Front suspension:
  • Worn ball joints: Clunking or popping noises from front end, loose steering
    • Replace ball joints: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recall: None Found
  • Leaking shocks: Reduced ride quality, bouncy ride
    • Replace shocks: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recall: None Found
• Rear suspension:
  • Broken leaf springs: Sagging rear end, rough ride
    • Replace leaf springs: $1,000 - $2,000+
    • Recall: None Found
  • Worn U-joints: Clunking or popping noises from driveshaft, vibrations
    • Replace U-joints: $500 - $1,000+
    • Recall: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator failure: Dimming lights, dead battery
  • Replace alternator: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recall: None Found
• Starter failure: Difficulty starting engine
  • Replace starter: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recall: None Found
• Wiring harness issues: Electrical shorts, flickering lights, dead battery
  • Inspect and repair wiring harness: $500 - $1,500+
  • Recall: None Found

Exterior

• Rust: Corrosion on body panels, especially around wheel wells
  • Repair or replace rusted panels: $1,000 - $3,000+
  • Recall: None Found
• Cracked windshield: Obstructed view
  • Replace windshield: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recall: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard lights not working: Difficulty reading gauges
  • Replace dashboard lights: $200 - $500+
  • Recall: None Found
• Seat upholstery tears: Torn or ripped seat fabric
  • Repair or replace seat upholstery: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recall: None Found

Summary

The 1992 Ford LL9000 is a heavy-duty truck that has a number of potential issues. The most common issues include blown head gaskets, intake manifold gasket leaks, turbocharger failures, grinding gears, shifting problems, worn ball joints, leaking shocks, broken leaf springs, alternator failures, starter failures, wiring harness issues, rust, cracked windshields, dashboard lights not working, and seat upholstery tears. The severity of these issues can vary from minor inconveniences to major repairs. The cost to fix these issues can also vary depending on the severity of the issue and the location of the repair.