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  Safety Recalls of Ford F700 Vehicles

There have been 25 safety recalls for the Ford F700. 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 F700.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V041000; Feb. 24, 1998

This condition can cause the nut to rotate freely and lose torque. It could rotate until it is no longer connected to the front spindle and allow the front wheel to separate from the vehicle.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford F700, 1998 Ford F800
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. An automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V111000; Jul. 14, 1997

A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.

Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Ford F700, 1995 Ford F700, 1996 Ford F700, 1997 Ford F700
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7. 0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7. 0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. The engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 97V091000; May. 28, 1997

The domestic special order (dso) park brake may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position, or in the vehicle moving in an unintended direction when the accelerator is pressed. In some vehicles the dso parking brake mechanism also may not be properly adjusted, which can result in the park brake not engaging when the shift lever is placed in the park position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Ford B800, 1998 Ford F700, 1998 Ford F800
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. The welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage may not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V143000; Aug. 2, 1995

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V092000; May. 9, 1995

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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Ford F700 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 24, 1998   Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 1,600
Jul. 14, 1997   Electrical System:battery:cables 3,300
May. 28, 1997   Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) 2,400
Aug. 2, 1995   Vehicle Speed Control 29,000
May. 9, 1995   Electrical System:wiring 13,000
Dec. 12, 1994   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 560
Sep. 27, 1993   Vehicle Speed Control:springs 20,000
Nov. 10, 1992   Wheel 192
Jan. 14, 1992   Structure:body:door 190,000
May. 1, 1991   Vehicle Speed Control 1,400
Oct. 23, 1984   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 8,051
Feb. 15, 1983   Electrical System:wiring 300
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
Jul. 14, 1980   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 159
Feb. 22, 1979   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 1,100
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
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
May. 7, 1969   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 80,700
Apr. 2, 1968   Steering 82,000
Sep. 12, 1967   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 1,141
Jun. 16, 1967   Steering 25,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Ford F700 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1998 Ford F700 2
1997 Ford F700 1
1996 Ford F700 1
1995 Ford F700 4
1994 Ford F700 3
1993 Ford F700 3
1992 Ford F700 2
1991 Ford F700 1
1990 Ford F700 1
1984 Ford F700 1
1983 Ford F700 1
1981 Ford F700 3
1980 Ford F700 3
1979 Ford F700 1
1976 Ford F700 1
1975 Ford F700 1
1971 Ford F700 2
1970 Ford F700 1
1969 Ford F700 2
1968 Ford F700 2
1967 Ford F700 2