Ford B700 1994
Model B700 made in 1994 by Ford got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and vehicle speed control.
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V056000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1986 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 3660 | 07/19/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1994 | 04/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 to salt corrosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V092000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1993 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 13000 | 08/04/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/09/1995 | 05/18/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The headlamps or other front-end lighting systems can malfunction as a result of this condition increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the connector and install sealing plugs in the open cavities. if the inspection reveals corrosion, a new connector will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; wiring; other part.vehicle description: light and medium duty trucks, chassis-cabs and cowl-chassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed up0n service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact ford 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V143000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1993 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 29000 | 10/25/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/02/1995 | 08/10/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This wear can result in the governor jamming in thedamaged swivel and could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: trucks, chassis-cabs and cowl-chassis vehicles with inline fuel injection pump equipped fd-1060 or fd-1460 engines and hand throttles.note: the vehicle brakes are capable of overriding the engine power and bringing the vehicle to a stop.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonablet ime, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE98017 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/31/1998 | 09/18/1998 | UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRES | ||
| A diesel fuel return line is alleged to fail in the underhood area causing fires | ||||||