1994 Ford B700 Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1994 Ford B700 problems

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Vehicle speed controlReported August 2, 1995 · 29,000 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 95V143000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported May 9, 1995 · 13,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 95V092000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported March 26, 1994 · 3,660 vehicles affected

What is wrong: System: electrical system; battery. Vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. The battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. The terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.
Risk: Engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. The wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. The new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.

Recall number 94V056000 · Recall details

Underhood fuel leakage and firesOpened March 31, 1998, closed September 18, 1998

A diesel fuel return line is alleged to fail in the underhood area causing fires

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Is the 1994 Ford B700 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1994 Ford B700.

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How many recalls does the 1994 Ford B700 have?

3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and electrical system.

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