Ford F700 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
25 distinct recall campaigns
79,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 1998 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 44.4% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
1995: 2; 1996: 4; 2002: 1; 2009: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 501572 · 1995-12-08 (December 8, 1995)
WIRING ROUTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS DIRECTLY AGAINST SHARP EDGE OF CAB FLOOR, WHICH CUTS INTO WIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503554 · 1996-04-23 (April 23, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS ROUTED UNDER CAB FLOORBOARDS SEAM, CAUSING SHARP SEAM TO WEAR THROUGH INSULATION, CAUSING FIRE. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601570) *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10263763 · 2009-03-31 (March 31, 2009)
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 PAR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10263763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8010588 · 2002-05-28 (May 28, 2002)
FRONT BRAKE LINE HAS WENT OUT AND CAUSED REAR BRAKES TO SLIP.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8010588 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
1983: 1; 1984: 1; 1987: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 2; 1993: 3; 1994: 3; 1995: 4; 1996: 1; 1997: 1; 1998: 2
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | 2 | Not available |
| 1968 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 | +1 |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | +2 |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | Not available |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | +1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 | +1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | +1 |