1996 FORD F700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FORD F700
The 1996 FORD F700 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 FORD F700
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 FORD F700, potentially affecting up to 6,600 vehicles.
Recall 97V111000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| 3,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND ARCING.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 97V111000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 3,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND ARCING.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 FORD F700
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD F700. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WIRING HARNESS ROUTED UNDER CAB FLOORBOARDS SEAM, CAUSING SHARP SEAM TO WEAR THROUGH INSULATION, CAUSING FIRE. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503554) *DH
POWER CABLE RUNNING FROM BATTERY WAS ROUTED BETWEEN CAB AND FRAME RAIL, CAB WOR THROUGH WIRE LOOM, CAUSING SHORT/FIRE. *SD
Safety Rating for the 1996 FORD F700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FORD F700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FORD F700
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 FORD F700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F700
- 1991 FORD F700 — 0 complaints
- 1992 FORD F700 — 1 complaint
- 1993 FORD F700 — 1 complaint
- 1994 FORD F700 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD F700 — 6 complaints
- 1996 FORD F700 (current)
- 1997 FORD F700 — 0 complaints
- 1998 FORD F700 — 0 complaints
- 1999 FORD F700 — 0 complaints
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