The worst 1997 Ford F700 problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V111000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ford F700 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some vehicles equipped with 26 inch diameter fans may exhibit an engine overheat condition. tt
- Conditions with power steering fluid leaking from the brake pump reservoir at 90 degree elbow on some...
- Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0L 0R 7.5L engine. ak
- Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. tt
- Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0L or 7.5L engine. tw
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Questions about the 1997 Ford F700
Is the 1997 Ford F700 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Ford F700.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford F700?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford F700 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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