1995 Ford B700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1995 Ford B700. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Ford B700. Newest first.
The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Underhood fuel leakage and fires
A diesel fuel return line IS alleged to fail in the underhood area causing fires
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 615313Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end.
- 615248Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end.
- 606513Conditions with power steering fluid leaking from the brake pump reservoir at 90 degree elbow on some vehicles.
Every Ford B700 model year
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