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Ford F-700 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints for the Ford F-700, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (5), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 7 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (1995–1998)
  • most complaints: 1995 (5 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (7 complaints)
  • latest recall 98V041000 (reported Feb 24, 1998)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (14.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford F-700 complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 5 of 7, or 71.4%. Next come 1996 (2).

Ford F-700 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ford F-700 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199550000
199620100
All model years70100

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford F-700 components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 7 complaints (100.0% of all 7), followed by Parking Brake (1).

Components named most often in Ford F-700 complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Ford F-700 complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System7100.0%
Parking Brake114.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford F-700 recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name F-700, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1998. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Ford F-700 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 4 campaigns1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign1998: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 98V041000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. An automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used.

    Consequence:
    This condition can cause the nut to rotate freely and lose torque. It could rotate until it is no longer connected to the front spindle and allow the front wheel to separate from the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 97V111000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood; Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables

    Model years 1995–1997

    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.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 97V091000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. The welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage may not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear other than that indicated on the "PRNDL", or in some cases, "RNDL."

    Consequence:
    The domestic special order (dso) park brake may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position, or in the vehicle moving in an unintended direction when the accelerator is pressed. In some vehicles the dso parking brake mechanism also may not be properly adjusted, which can result in the park brake not engaging when the shift lever is placed in the park position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 95V143000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 1995

    The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.

    Consequence:
    This wear can result in the governor jamming in thedamaged swivel and could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  5. NHTSA campaign 95V092000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model year 1995

    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:
    The headlamps or other front-end lighting systems can malfunction as a result of this condition increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the connector and install sealing plugs in the open cavities. If the inspection reveals corrosion, a new connector will be installed.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  6. NHTSA campaign 94V244000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

    Model year 1995

    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:
    This can result in loss of steering control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install the correct drag link on the vehicles.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford F-700 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford F-700 have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford F-700, covering model years 1995 to 1998. The most recent, 98V041000, was reported on February 24, 1998 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Ford F-700 model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 5 of the 7 complaints in NHTSA’s file (71.4%). The next is 1996 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford F-700 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 7 complaints, or 100.0% of all 7. Parking Brake (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford F-700?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford F-700 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 7 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.