Ford F700 1995
Model F700 made in 1995 by Ford got 6 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 1995
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 - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V111000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1994 to 08/23/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 3300 | 11/03/1997 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/14/1997 | 07/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. the engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 3, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E003008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1993 to 03/01/1994 | E (Equipment) | 3500 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/13/1995 | 09/27/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridge can separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: trucks and chassis-cab vehicles equipped with air brakes and rockwell wabco system saver 1000 air dryer.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact rockwell wabco at 1-800-535-5560 or ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V244000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1994 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 560 | 02/10/1995 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/12/1994 | 01/03/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The drag link installed can contact the front axle i-beam under certain extreme conditions. this drag link was not intended to be installed on low profile vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the correct drag link on the vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; drag link.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with low profile option, 6,000 lb. or7,000 lb. rated front axles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within areasonable time, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 951713 | 08/01/1995 | 45970 | Generator-motorcraft 95amp-front bearing concern-fd1060/1460 engines- vehicles built before 7/3/95. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 951115 | 06/01/1995 | 45087 | 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 | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 95723 | 04/01/1995 | 41023 | The engine wiring harness may become pinched between the cab and left hand frame rail. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01127 | 06/25/2001 | 622675 | Some vehicles equipped with 26 inch diameter fans may exhibit an engine overheat condition. *tt | 10/22/2001 | |
| 951714 | 08/01/1995 | 45971 | Engine- 'knocking' noise - when operating engine at 200-2300 rpm - fd1460 engine | 04/25/1996 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 98156 | 08/03/1998 | 609536 | Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0l 0r 7.5l engine. *ak | 01/29/2001 | |
| 962213 | 10/21/1996 | 50952 | Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0l or 7.5l engine. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 95724 | 04/01/1995 | 41024 | New service kit for retaining the diesel engine plastic air cleaner. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 11817 | 08/01/1998 | 615313 | Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 4709 | 08/01/1998 | 615248 | Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 9589 | 04/01/1995 | 41030 | Revised exhaust brake switch mounted on the clutch pedal. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 991311 | 06/28/1999 | 606513 | Conditions with power steering fluid leaking from the brake pump reservoir at 90 degree elbow on some vehicles. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 9582 | 04/01/1995 | 41025 | A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/11/1997 | 1 | 03/27/1995 | |
| Starter will not disengage, vehicle keeps running after switch is turned off. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Wiring routed in such a manner that it is directly against sharp edge of cab floor, which cuts into wire. *dsh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 1 | 03/29/1995 | ||
| Wiring harness location is too close to the manifold therefore burning and melting wires, recall work done on wiring harness however problem not solved. | |||
| 01/20/1997 | 1 | ||
| Crushed/shorted wires in ignition wiring harness cause engine to stall. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Wiring harness routed under cab floorboards seam, causing sharp seam to wear through insulation, causing fire. (first vehicle on 601570) *dh | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 12/11/1997 | 1 | 03/27/1995 | |
| Emergency brakes failed. | |||