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1983 FORD B700

2 recalls, 0 complaints

83V016000 Feb 15, 1983
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR MOUNTED HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE TOO TIGHT; SHOULD WIRES DISCONNECT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING WITH A WIRE EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
82V119000 Dec 7, 1982
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT END CLAMP ON THE HAND THROTTLE ACTUATING CABLE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PERTAINING TO THE CLAMP-TO-THROTTLE CABLE ORIENTATION AND DISTANCES OF THE CABLE TO GOVERNOR SHAFT, THE THROTTLE CABLE END CLAMP MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OUTBOARD ACCEL... Read more
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT HAND THROTTLE CLAMP FOR INTERFERENCE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE CLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE.
4,617 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD B700

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE98017 Opened: Mar 31, 1998 , Closed: Sep 18, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRES
A DIESEL FUEL RETURN LINE IS ALLEGED TO FAIL IN THE UNDERHOOD AREA CAUSING FIRES
PE96073 Opened: Dec 5, 1996 , Closed: May 7, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST
STEERING LOCKUP DUE TO A LOSS OF, OR SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN, POWER STEERING ASSIST IS ALLEGED TO POSSIBLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. IN ONE INSTANCE,A PERMANENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST RESULTED IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.
DP78024 Opened: Feb 1, 1978 , Closed: May 26, 1978
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1975
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKE RELEASE
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKE RELEASE

FORD B700 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD B700 across all model years (1967, 1995).

61 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD B700 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1997 0 1 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 3 0 View
1993 5 0 View
1992 3 2 View
1991 2 1 View
1990 2 1 View
1989 2 3 View
1988 3 0 View
1987 1 1 View
1986 1 0 View
1984 1 1 View
1983 (current) 2 0
1982 2 0 View
1981 4 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 3 0 View
1973 5 0 View
1972 3 0 View
1971 3 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 1 0 View
1968 3 0 View
1967 2 0 View

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