Ford F700 problems
The medium-duty version of the Ford F-Series is a range of commercial trucks manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1948. Derived from the smaller F-Series pickup trucks, the medium-duty range is currently in its eighth generation. Initially slotted between the F-Series pickup trucks and the "Big Job" conventionals, later generations were slotted below the L-Series "Louisville" trucks; the last two generations are the largest vehicles produced by Ford since its exit from the heavy-truck segment.
The medium-duty F-Series has been used for an extensive number of applications, offered as a straight (rigid) truck and a truck-tractor (for semitrailers) in multiple cab configurations. Prior to the production of the Ford C-Series, the model line was also offered in a cab-over engine (COE) configuration; a cowled-chassis variant (the Ford B-series) was used for bus production.
For the 2000 model year, the medium-duty F-Series has been branded as part of the Ford Super Duty range, consisting of the Class 6–7 Ford F-650 and F-750; Class 8 versions of the F-750 have been produced since 2011. The current generation of the medium-duty F-Series is manufactured by Ford in its Ohio Assembly facility (Avon Lake, Ohio), replacing a joint venture with Navistar International named Blue Diamond Truck Company LLC located in General Escobedo, Mexico.
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Common Ford F700 problems
Based on the search results, there are several common problems with the Ford F700, which include fuel-related issues, idling problems, and issues with the diesel engine.
Fuel-Related Issues
One common problem with the Ford F700 is fuel draining back into the tank from the fuel pump. This issue can cause the engine to not turn over, as reported by the previous owner of the truck. A fuel pump change would be a fairly easy job, with only two bolts and a gasket required for replacement. However, a leak of some kind is suspected, which could be causing the fuel to drain back into the tank.
Idling Problems
The Ford F700 can experience idling problems, especially when under heavy load. This issue can cause the truck to start coughing and will not accelerate, as reported by one owner. The problem can be intermittent at first but can become more frequent over time. The issue can be caused by a faulty oxygen sensor or a catalytic converter that needs to be replaced.
Diesel Engine Issues
The Ford F700 can also experience issues with the diesel engine, especially with the 6.6L 401ci diesel engine. One owner reported that the truck shows 109,000 on the odometer and is wondering what to expect from this engine. The 6.6L 401ci diesel engine is known for its reliability and durability, but it is essential to maintain it properly to ensure its longevity.
In summary, the Ford F700 can experience several common problems, including fuel-related issues, idling problems, and issues with the diesel engine. Regular maintenance and inspection can help prevent these issues from becoming more significant problems, and prompt attention to any issues can help ensure the longevity and reliability of the truck.
Is the Ford F700 reliable?
The 1997 Ford F700 with the 7.0L gas engine and 5+2 speed transmission is generally considered a reliable truck.
What is the load capacity of the Ford F700?
Rated capacity, 17,000 lbs.
Where is the fuel pump relay on a Ford F700?
The relay in the in the relay box under the dash to the far left drivers side.
How much towing capacity does a 1984 F700 have?
It has a front access towing rating of 9000 lbs and the rear access has a towing capacity of 17000 lbs. That means you can throw 9000 lbs in the bed and pull a trailer up to 17000 lbs safely.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Ford F700 years
We have researched Ford problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Ford F700 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Ford F700 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Ford F700 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Ford F700 years
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Ford F700 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Ford F700 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Tires problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Ford F700 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by F700 model years
There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by F700 model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 16 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Ford F700 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Ford F700 vehicles.
List of Ford F700 complaints
Ford F700 1971
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-02
- Date Complaint: 2009-11-06
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1972 FORD F600 DUMP TRUCK(NA). HE PURCHASED TWO CARLISLE INNER TUBES ALONG WITH TWO NEW TIRES. WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW-OUT. HE REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES, THE OTHER NEW TIRE BLEW OUT. HE SPECULATED THAT THE INNER TUBES CAUSED THE TIRES TO FAIL. THE SALESMAN THAT SOLD HIM THE TIRE STATED THAT THEY WERE COMMUNICATING WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,116. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Ford F700 1971
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-03
- Date Complaint: 2009-03-31
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 1. IF THE TRUCK WAS NOT MOVED IN A COUPLE DAYS U HAD TO BLEED THE BRAKES BACK OUT SO REPLACED ALL THE LINE AND WHEEL SEALS. 2.THE BRAKE LEAK DOWN AND THEN I DON'T HAVE BREAKS IT OCCURS EVERY 2 TO 3 DAYS I HAVE TO ADD FLUID 3.I TOOK IT TO THE FORD PLACE BY THE HOUSE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS 2 RECALLS WITH THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCKS AND HE SAID TO CONTACT U AND HE GAVE ME THE NUMBERS OF THE RECALLS THE FIRST ONE IS 71V024000 OR 7IV025000 THE SECOND IS 71V025000 OR 7IV024000 HE SAID YA'LL WOULD HAVE TO SEND A PAPER SO HE COULD GET THE PARTS AND FIX IT FOR ME. BEING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. *TR
Ford F700 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-15
- Date Complaint: 2002-05-28
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: FRONT BRAKE LINE HAS WENT OUT AND CAUSED REAR BRAKES TO SLIP.*AK
Ford F700 1993
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-15
- Date Complaint: 1998-07-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: METAL WHEEL PROTECTOR FELL OFF VEHICLE, COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE RESULTING IN FIRE AND MINOR INJURIES.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Ford F700 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1998-02-11
- VIN: 1FDPF7087SV
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING HARNESS LOCATION IS TOO CLOSE TO THE MANIFOLD THEREFORE BURNING AND MELTING WIRES, RECALL WORK DONE ON WIRING HARNESS HOWEVER PROBLEM NOT SOLVED.
Ford F700 1995
- Date Of Incident: 1997-12-11
- Date Complaint: 1998-01-20
- VIN: 1FDPF7084SV
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: STARTER WILL NOT DISENGAGE, VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING AFTER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF.
Ford F700 1995
- Date Of Incident: 1997-12-11
- Date Complaint: 1998-01-20
- VIN: 1FDPF7084SV
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.
Ford F700 1995
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-20
- Date Complaint: 1997-07-25
- VIN: 1FDXF7089SV
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CRUSHED/SHORTED WIRES IN IGNITION WIRING HARNESS CAUSE ENGINE TO STALL.
Ford F700 1988
- Date Of Incident: 1996-12-22
- Date Complaint: 1997-01-17
- VIN: 1FDPK74PXJV
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: FRONT AXLE FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
Ford F700 1979
- Date Of Incident: 1996-10-29
- Date Complaint: 1996-11-19
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Ford F700 1996
- Date Of Incident: 1996-05-28
- Date Complaint: 1996-05-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FDXF7080TV
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: POWER CABLE RUNNING FROM BATTERY WAS ROUTED BETWEEN CAB AND FRAME RAIL, CAB WOR THROUGH WIRE LOOM, CAUSING SHORT/FIRE. *SD
Ford F700 1989
- Date Of Incident: 1995-08-22
- Date Complaint: 1996-05-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FDNF70K4KV
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH
Ford F700 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1996-04-23
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING HARNESS ROUTED UNDER CAB FLOORBOARDS SEAM, CAUSING SHARP SEAM TO WEAR THROUGH INSULATION, CAUSING FIRE. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601570) *DH
Ford F700 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1996-04-23
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WIRING HARNESS ROUTED UNDER CAB FLOORBOARDS SEAM, CAUSING SHARP SEAM TO WEAR THROUGH INSULATION, CAUSING FIRE. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503554) *DH
Ford F700 1992
- Date Of Incident: 1995-12-20
- Date Complaint: 1995-12-20
- VIN: 1FDNF70J1NV
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE FAILURE, CONTINUE WEAR, LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. TT
Latest 5 recalls Ford F700
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 16 recalls for different components of the Ford F700.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Ford F700 1979
- Report Received Date: 2007-08-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
- Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
- Model: Ford F700 1996
- Report Received Date: 1997-07-14
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- 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: 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.
- Model: Ford F700 1995
- Report Received Date: 1997-07-14
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- 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: 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.
- Model: Ford F700 1993
- Report Received Date: 1995-08-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Ford F700 1995
- Report Received Date: 1995-08-02
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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.
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