What gets recalled
1998 Ford F700 recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.
1995 Ford F700 recalls (4)
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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…
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.
Vehicle speed control
The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.
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…
Electrical system › Wiring
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.
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.
Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct drag link on the vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Ford F700 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the Ford F700 across 2 model years.
How do I know if my Ford F700 has an open recall?
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.