1995 FORD B700

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

95V143000 Aug 2, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE CAN WEAR THE BRASS SWIVEL BLOCK ON THE GOVERNOR LEVER THROUGH WHICH IT PASSES.
Consequence
THIS WEAR CAN RESULT IN THE GOVERNOR JAMMING IN THEDAMAGED SWIVEL AND COULD PREVENT THE GOVERNOR LEVER FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED GOVERNOR LEVER WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SWIVEL. ALSO LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO VEHICLE OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME VEHICLES BUT DO NOT HAVE A FORD INSTALLED HAND THROTTLE ADVISING THEM THAT THEY MAY REQUIRE SERVICE IF THEY HAVE HAD AN AFTER MARKET HAND THROTTLE INSTALLED.
29,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
95V092000 May 9, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE HEADLAMPS OR OTHER FRONT-END LIGHTING SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND INSTALL SEALING PLUGS IN THE OPEN CAVITIES. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS CORROSION, A NEW CONNECTOR WILL BE INSTALLED.
13,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 FORD B700

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)2
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1
991311 Jun 28, 1999
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
CONDITIONS WITH POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE PUMP RESERVOIR AT 90 DEGREE ELBOW ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
4709 Aug 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE A CONCERN WITH A WORN OR BINDING CLUTCH ROD BALL END. *TT
11817 Aug 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE A CONCERN WITH A WORN OR BINDING CLUTCH ROD BALL END. *TT

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 (current) 2 0
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 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

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