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Ford 8N

195124 HPStandard EssenceT1a
B
Average
Score: 60.0/100
Recalls
7137
Found
Known Issues
10
5 high severity
Auction Records
41
Avg €11,523
Reliability
B
60/100

Specifications

Engine Power24 HP
Engine (kW)18 kW
Fuel TypeStandard Essence
CategoryT1a
Production Years1951–1951

Safety Recalls

7137 found
Antriebsverlust durch fehlerhafte Freilaufkupplung

Sprengring in der Freilaufkupplung vom Automatikgetriebe kann sich lösen. In der Folge kann es zu Antriebsverlust kommen.

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine. The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can result in engine failure.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
Fehlfunktion Fernlicht

Fehlfunktion des Fahrerassistenz-Steuergerätes kann zum unbeabsichtigten Ein- oder Ausschalten des Fernlichtes führen.

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Known Issues

10 reported
5 high5 medium
Engine overheating, boils over radiator cap
high

Engine runs hot and boils over out of the radiator cap. Possible causes include clogged radiator passages/fins, broken water pump, or head gasket/cracked head. No white smoke reported.

cooling
Ignition coil low ohm reading
high

Ignition coil showed low ohm reading of 1.4 ohms, preventing spark generation. Coil was replaced and new reading was approximately 4 ohms, restoring spark.

electronics
Coolant level dropping continuously
high

Coolant level drops continuously despite refilling and bleeding air from the system. Indicates potential leak in cooling system.

cooling
Bearing failure due to improper oil pump installation
high

Oil pump was installed incorrectly and left loose, resulting in no oil pressure at startup. Bearings spun due to lack of oil circulation, causing copper flake debris and severe engine damage. Crankshaft may require replacement.

engine
Lift arms not functioning after hydraulic pump rebuild
high

Despite replacing hydraulic fluid, rebuilding carburetor, replacing gaskets on lift cylinder and PTO shaft, and performing a full rebuild on the hydraulic pump, the lift arms still fail to lift. PTO shaft turns the pump but lift mechanism remains non-functional.

hydraulics
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Market Value

Average
€11,523
Median
€8,280
Range:€3,450 – €25,760
Records:41 sales
Recent Sales
1950 · Bring a Trailer€5,520
1950 · Bring a Trailer€25,760
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Hours Benchmark

Class: Compact (0–40 HP)
Low use150 /year
Typical300 /year
High use500 /year
Typical lifetime6,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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