Ford B700 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints across 28 model years of the Ford B700 (1967–1997). The most-complained-about year is 1989.
Pick your Ford B700 model year
- 1967
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford B700 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Ford B700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 Ford B700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 Ford B700 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 Ford B700 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 Ford B700 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 Ford B700 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Ford B700 | 2 | 3 |
| 1988 Ford B700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Ford B700 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Ford B700 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford B700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Ford B700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford B700 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 Ford B700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Ford B700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 Ford B700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 Ford B700 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 Ford B700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 Ford B700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Ford B700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1967 Ford B700 | 2 | 0 |
What Ford B700 owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The 1989 model year has the most, with 3.
All Ford B700 recalls (30)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ford B700, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Vehicle speed control
The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.
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…
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
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.
Model years: 1994, 1995
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Rack and pinion (steering)
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 leakage around the o-ring / glide ring seal…
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.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey,…
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…
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Springs (vehicle speed control)
As a result of inherent vibration in these engines, the throttle return springs can fracture.
Remedy: The throttle return control system with the coil torsion spring design will be replaced.
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Wheels
Remedy: Replace the clamps and studs on the cast spoke wheels.
Model years: 1993
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
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 static or low speed maneuvers invoking…
Remedy: Replace bendix c300n steering gears with new gears.
Model years: 1988
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Buses may have been built with an incorrect type of steel tubing in the intermediate rear service brake lines which may leak or break during application of the brakes. Consequence of defect: if a brake line leaked, rear brakes could quit working, increasing stopping distance, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Replace brake lines.
Model years: 1986
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The involved vehicles were produced with hydraulic brake booster supply hoses that are located too close to the engine exhaust manifold and may chafe and develop heat damage during vehicle operation. Chafing and heat induced deterioration of a hose due to direct contact with the manifold may cause the hose to wear. A subsequent rupture…
Remedy: The dealer will relocate and replace the brake booster supply tube and hose as necessary at no cost to owner.
Model years: 1984
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
Model years: 1983
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Cables (vehicle speed control)
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 accelerator.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect hand throttle clamp for interference and, if necessary, replace these clamps free of charge.
Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983
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Linkages (vehicle speed control)
Under certain tolerance conditions, the accelerator rod may come into contact with the accelerator return spring bracket, creating the possibility of a momentary delay in the return of the accelerator linkage to the idle position. This condition is more likely to occur at 3/4 throttle because clearance between the accelerator rod and…
Remedy: Dealer will install a new accelerator return spring bracket without charge to owner.
Model years: 1982
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The master cylinder to chasis brake tube and hose assemblies may have been moved from their intended position, which could allow chafing against underbody components. Chafing promotes wear of the brake tube and hose assembly and could cause a loss of brake fluid.
Remedy: Upon inspection brake tube clips will be installed, if necessary, and brake tubes and hose assemblies will be replaced or rerouted.
Model years: 1980, 1981
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The involved vehicles were assembled with the left front brake tube retaining clip missing. The absence of a retaining clip may allow the brake tube to rub against the shock absorber, causing wear on the tube and, eventually, loss of brake fluid.
Remedy: Missing brake tube clips will be installed and any chafed brake tubes will be replaced.
Model years: 1981
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Electrical system: wiring
The primary circuit connection, which provides primary electrical power to the engine, could deteriorate due to high current draw produced by builder-installed equipment.
Remedy: The main cab wiring harness electrical connector will be modified to eliminate deterioration at no charge to owner.
Model years: 1980, 1981
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The air brake lines may be routed too close to the exhaust muffler. Because the air brake lines are made of nylon material, heat from the exhaust muffler can weaken the brake line tubes, possibly causing them to rupture. Tube rupture could result in loss of air in the secondary air brake system.
Remedy: New nylon air brake tubes will be installed and rerouted without charge to owner.
Model years: 1979
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
The fluid return hose installed between the power steering reservoir and pump is susceptible to deterioration and "kinking". Deterioration of the hose permits particles to enter the power steering fluid system restricting flow. Both hose deterioration and kinking may result in loss of power steering assist and increased manual steering…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the return hose and modify the routing of the power steering pressure hose to provide additional clearance for the return hose.
Model years: 1978
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U-bolt, leaf spring to axle (suspension)
The involved vehicles may have been assembled with improperly manufactured front spring u-bolts used to secure the front axle assembly to the spring. The four u-bolts may experience cracks and could ultimately break. Should two u-bolts on the same side of the vehicle break, the front axle would not be retained securely.
Remedy: All suspect u-bolts will be replaced by the dealer, free of charge.
Model years: 1976
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
Model years: 1975
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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Carburetor system (fuel system)
Model years: 1974
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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Check valve (service brakes)
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (parking brake)
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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Vacuum (service brakes)
Model years: 1971
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Vacuum (service brakes)
Model years: 1968
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Steering
Model years: 1967, 1968
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Steering
Model years: 1967
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- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.