There have been 30 safety recalls for the Ford B700. 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 B700.
This wear can result in the governor jamming in thedamaged swivel and could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Ford B700, 1994 Ford B700, 1995 Ford B700, 1993 Ford F700, 1994 Ford F700, 1995 Ford F700, 1993 Ford F800, 1994 Ford F800, 1995 Ford F800, 1993 Ford FT900, 1994 Ford FT900, 1995 Ford FT900, 1993 Ford L8000, 1994 Ford L8000, 1995 Ford L8000, 1993 Ford LN7000, 1994 Ford LN7000, 1995 Ford LN7000, 1993 Ford LN8000, 1994 Ford LN8000, 1995 Ford LN8000, 1993 Ford LNT8000, 1994 Ford LNT8000, 1995 Ford LNT8000, 1993 Ford LS8000, 1994 Ford LS8000, 1995 Ford LS8000, 1993 Ford LT8000, 1994 Ford LT8000, 1995 Ford LT8000, 1993 Ford LTS8000, 1994 Ford LTS8000, 1995 Ford LTS8000 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes. ... 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 🔎 |
If one of the two return springs fractures while thevehicle is being driven, a substantial reduction in accelerator pedal effortwould be felt. If the second spring also fractures, the throttle would notreturn to idle position and can result in increased engine speed and thepossibility of loss of vehicle control and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford B700, 1993 Ford B700, 1992 Ford CF7000, 1993 Ford CF7000, 1992 Ford CF8000, 1993 Ford CF8000, 1992 Ford CFT8000, 1993 Ford CFT8000, 1992 Ford F700, 1993 Ford F700, 1992 Ford F800, 1993 Ford F800, 1992 Ford FT900, 1993 Ford FT900, 1992 Ford L8000, 1993 Ford L8000, 1992 Ford LN7000, 1993 Ford LN7000, 1992 Ford LN8000, 1993 Ford LN8000, 1992 Ford LNT8000, 1993 Ford LNT8000, 1992 Ford LS8000, 1993 Ford LS8000, 1992 Ford LT8000, 1993 Ford LT8000, 1992 Ford LTS8000, 1993 Ford LTS8000 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: As a result of inherent vibration in these engines, the throttle return springs can fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 2, 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | 29,000 |
| 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 |
| Sep. 27, 1993 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 20,000 |
| Nov. 10, 1992 | Wheel | 192 |
| Jul. 16, 1991 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3,000 |
| Jul. 11, 1986 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 177 |
| 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 |
| Feb. 22, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,100 |
| Dec. 20, 1978 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 455 |
| Mar. 14, 1977 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 2,404 |
| May. 12, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 21,494 |
| Dec. 2, 1974 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 6,705 |
| Feb. 25, 1974 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 15,126 |
| Oct. 30, 1973 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 675 |
| Mar. 5, 1973 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 785 |
| Feb. 16, 1973 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 568 |
| Dec. 27, 1972 | Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 235 |
| 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 B700 | 2 |
| 1994 Ford B700 | 3 |
| 1993 Ford B700 | 5 |
| 1992 Ford B700 | 3 |
| 1991 Ford B700 | 2 |
| 1990 Ford B700 | 2 |
| 1989 Ford B700 | 2 |
| 1988 Ford B700 | 3 |
| 1987 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1986 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford B700 | 2 |
| 1982 Ford B700 | 2 |
| 1981 Ford B700 | 4 |
| 1980 Ford B700 | 2 |
| 1979 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1978 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1976 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1975 Ford B700 | 2 |
| 1974 Ford B700 | 3 |
| 1973 Ford B700 | 5 |
| 1972 Ford B700 | 3 |
| 1971 Ford B700 | 3 |
| 1970 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1969 Ford B700 | 1 |
| 1968 Ford B700 | 3 |
| 1967 Ford B700 | 2 |