There have been 23 safety recalls for the Ford B600. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford B600.
The accelerator may not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford B600, 1993 Ford B600, 1994 Ford B600, 1995 Ford B600, 1992 Ford F600, 1993 Ford F600, 1994 Ford F600, 1995 Ford F600, 1992 Ford P800, 1993 Ford P800, 1994 Ford P800, 1995 Ford P800 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, bus chassis-cowl, and basic chassis models equipped with cummins 5. 9l 160 horsepower rotary injection pump diesel engines. The accelerator return springs can fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This interference can prevent the engine from fully returning to idle and could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Ford B600, 1993 Ford F600 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Friction between the accelerat0r lever and the automatic transmission modulator lever can result in interference between the two levers which could prevent the engine from fully returning to idle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The headlamps or other front-end lighting systems can malfunction as a result of this condition increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Ford B600, 1995 Ford B600, 1994 Ford B700, 1995 Ford B700, 1994 Ford F600, 1995 Ford F600, 1994 Ford F700, 1995 Ford F700, 1994 Ford F800, 1995 Ford F800, 1994 Ford FT900, 1995 Ford FT900, 1994 Ford LA9000, 1995 Ford LA9000, 1994 Ford LL9000, 1995 Ford LL9000, 1994 Ford LTA9000, 1995 Ford LTA9000, 1994 Ford LTL9000, 1995 Ford LTL9000 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: A connector in the wiring where the tilt hood mounted lamps attach to the vehicle wiring harness was built without sealing plugs. Moisture, road salt or other contaminants can enter the connection resulting in crossed circuits, shorts or corrosion of the wiring of the connector. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The fracture of the snap ring results in increasing deterioration of the ability to turn the vehicle to the right. The driver would experience increased steering efforts or a "crunchy" feeling at the steering wheel. The inadequate o-ring seal causes momentary reductions in power steering assist at low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. Both conditions result in decreased steering ability.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford B600, 1989 Ford B600, 1990 Ford B600, 1991 Ford B600, 1992 Ford B600, 1993 Ford B600, 1988 Ford B700, 1989 Ford B700, 1990 Ford B700, 1991 Ford B700, 1992 Ford B700, 1993 Ford B700 |
| Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Recall Summary: The steering gears have an improperly machined snap ring groove. This can cause a fracture of the snap ring with subsequent damage to the recirculating ball guide tube. Also, the o-ring seal in vehicles built after February 1988 does not meet specifications and is inadequate, causing interior ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Ford B600, 1988 Ford B600, 1989 Ford B600, 1990 Ford B600, 1991 Ford B600, 1992 Ford B600, 1993 Ford B600, 1994 Ford B600, 1987 Ford B700, 1988 Ford B700, 1989 Ford B700, 1990 Ford B700, 1991 Ford B700, 1992 Ford B700, 1993 Ford B700, 1994 Ford B700 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: System: electrical system; battery. Vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5. 9l, 6. 6l or 7. 6l diesel engines or 6. 1l or 7. 0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 4, 1997 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 2,500 |
| May. 12, 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | 260 |
| May. 9, 1995 | Electrical System:wiring | 13,000 |
| Jun. 27, 1994 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 12,700 |
| Mar. 26, 1994 | Electrical System:battery | 3,660 |
| Nov. 10, 1992 | Wheel | 192 |
| Jul. 16, 1991 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3,000 |
| Oct. 23, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 8,051 |
| Feb. 15, 1983 | Electrical System:wiring | 300 |
| Dec. 7, 1982 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 4,617 |
| Sep. 16, 1982 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 149 |
| Oct. 15, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 7,100 |
| Jul. 17, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,700 |
| Jun. 15, 1981 | Electrical System:wiring | 11,700 |
| May. 12, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 21,494 |
| Feb. 25, 1974 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 15,126 |
| Oct. 30, 1973 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 675 |
| Feb. 16, 1973 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 568 |
| Feb. 19, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 11,055 |
| Feb. 19, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 12,322 |
| Jun. 13, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 3,900 |
| Apr. 2, 1968 | Steering | 82,000 |
| Jun. 16, 1967 | Steering | 25,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1995 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1994 Ford B600 | 3 |
| 1993 Ford B600 | 5 |
| 1992 Ford B600 | 3 |
| 1991 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1990 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1989 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1988 Ford B600 | 3 |
| 1987 Ford B600 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford B600 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1982 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1981 Ford B600 | 4 |
| 1980 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1975 Ford B600 | 1 |
| 1974 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1973 Ford B600 | 2 |
| 1972 Ford B600 | 1 |
| 1971 Ford B600 | 3 |
| 1970 Ford B600 | 1 |
| 1969 Ford B600 | 1 |
| 1968 Ford B600 | 3 |
| 1967 Ford B600 | 2 |