Ford F700 1996
Model F700 made in 1996 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 05/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Power cable running from battery was routed between cab and frame rail, cab wor through wire loom, causing short/fire. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 1 | |||
| Wiring harness routed under cab floorboards seam, causing sharp seam to wear through insulation, causing fire. (second vehicle on 503554) *dh | |||