1988 FORD B700
3 recalls, 0 complaints
94V118000 Jun 27, 1994
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Defect Description
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 LEAKAG... Read more
Consequence
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 ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REBUILD THE STEERING GEAR. IF A BROKEN SNAP RING IS FOUND DURING REBUILDING, THE STEERING GEAR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REMANUFACTURED UNIT.
94V056000 Mar 26, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
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, MASSACHUSETTS,... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE JUNCTION BOX, MAIN POWER TERMINAL THE STARTER OR STARTER RELAY AND TERMINALS AT THE EXISTING JUNCTION BLOCK. THE WIRING OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE CIRCUIT WILL ALSO BE MODIFIED BY BYPASSING THE JUNCTION BLOCK. THE NEW TERMINALS WILL BE MADE FROM AN ALLOY MATERIAL MORE RESISTANT ... Read more
91V126000 Jul 16, 1991
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
BECAUSE OF A MACHINING INCONSISTENCY, THERE IS A HIGH PISTON-TO-BALL CONTACT ANGLE IN THE STEERING GEAR WORM DRIVE. THIS CONTACT CAUSES THE BALLS TO TRY TO ROTATE ON TWO DIFFERENT ROLLING RADII AT TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS, CAUSING THE BALL TO DAMAGE THE CONTACT SURFACES OF THE PISTON AND SPINDLE DURING ... Read more
Consequence
STEERING ABILITY DETERIORATES AND EVENTUALLY STEERINGLOCKUP OCCURS DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE BENDIX C300N STEERING GEARS WITH NEW GEARS.
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
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
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
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).
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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 | |
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| 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 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 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 |