1993 FORD F700
4 recalls, 1 complaints - 11 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.
95E003008 Jun 13, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERP... Read more
Consequence
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
93V160000 Sep 27, 1993
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
AS A RESULT OF INHERENT VIBRATION IN THESE ENGINES, THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
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 VEH... Read more
Remedy
THE THROTTLE RETURN CONTROL SYSTEM WITH THE COIL TORSION SPRING DESIGN WILL BE REPLACED.
92V164000 Nov 10, 1992
WHEELS
Consequence
USING THE WRONG SIZED CLAMPS TO ATTACH THE RIM AND TIREASSEMBLY TO THE WHEEL SPOKES COULD CAUSE THE STUDS THAT ATTACH THE CLAMPS TO THESPOKES TO BEND. IF THE STUDS ARE BENT, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF STUDFRACTURE THAT COULD RESULT IN THE RIM AND TIRE ASSEMBLY BREAKING FROM THEWHEEL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE CLAMPS AND STUDS ON THE CAST SPOKE WHEELS.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
WHEELS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 15, 1998
METAL WHEEL PROTECTOR FELL OFF VEHICLE, COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE RESULTING IN FIRE AND MINOR INJURIES.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Fire
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD F700
11 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| 075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
01127
Jun 25, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 26 INCH DIAMETER FANS MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION. *TT
98156
Aug 3, 1998
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS--VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L 0R 7.5L ENGINE. *AK
962213
Oct 21, 1996
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST - EXHAUST LEAK AT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L OR 7.5L ENGINE. *TW
951713
Aug 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GENERATOR-MOTORCRAFT 95AMP-FRONT BEARING CONCERN-FD1060/1460 ENGINES- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/3/95. *SD
951714
Aug 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE- 'KNOCKING' NOISE - WHEN OPERATING ENGINE AT 200-2300 RPM - FD1460 ENGINE
951515
Jul 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEAR-REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX, STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEEERING GEAR. *SD
951115
Jun 1, 1995
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
STALL OR NO START - FUEL SHUTDOWN SOLENOID - WIRING CHAFING ON FUEL INJECTOR LINES-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/19/94 WITH FD1060 ENGINE AND BOSCH P7100 FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *TW
951115
Jun 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
STALL OR NO START - FUEL SHUTDOWN SOLENOID - WIRING CHAFING ON FUEL INJECTOR LINES-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/19/94 WITH FD1060 ENGINE AND BOSCH P7100 FUEL INJECTION PUMP. *TW
95724
Apr 1, 1995
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
NEW SERVICE KIT FOR RETAINING THE DIESEL ENGINE PLASTIC AIR CLEANER. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F700
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE90043
Opened: Feb 21, 1990 , Closed: Jul 6, 1990
BRAKE CHAMBER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
FORD F700 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F700 across all model years (1967, 1998).
42
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F700 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 4 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |