Ford B700 1992

Model B700 made in 1992 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and vehicle speed control.

Model 1992

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
94V056000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/01/1986 to 03/01/1994V (Vehicle)366007/19/1994MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/26/199404/01/1994
Defect SummarySystem: 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, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. the battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. the terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.
Consequence SummaryEngine 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 to salt corrosion.
NotesNote: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
94V118000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1987 to 09/01/1992V (Vehicle)1270009/09/1994ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/27/199406/29/1994
Defect SummaryThe 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 in the steering gear.
Consequence SummaryThe 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 low speed and certain left turn maneuvers. both conditions result in decreased steering ability.
Corrective SummaryDealers will rebuild the steering gear. if a broken snap ring is found during rebuilding, the steering gear will be replaced with a remanufactured unit.
NotesSystem: steering: gear: rack and pinion.vehicle description: school bus chassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact the ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
93V160000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1992 to 05/01/1993V (Vehicle)2000012/23/1993ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/27/199309/29/1993
Defect SummaryAs a result of inherent vibration in these engines, the throttle return springs can fracture.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryThe throttle return control system with the coil torsion spring design will be replaced.
NotesSystem: fuel: throttle linkages and control return spring.vehicle description: medium and heavy trucks, truck chassis, and bus chassisequipped with cummins 5.9l and 8.3l diesel engines with in-line fuel injectionpumps.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy is does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE96073FORD MOTOR COMPANY12/05/199605/07/1997LOSS 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
03/04/1996
 Recall related, 94v118000, rack and pinion, failure after vehicle was in for repair,experienced the problem. *ak