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1997 Ford F700 problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
6

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Recalls 1

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodReported July 14, 1997 · 3,300 vehicles affected
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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ford F700 6

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1 recall, covering electrical system.

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