1993 Ford F700: problems, recalls and reliability

4 recalls and 1 owner complaint on record; most reports concern wheels; the 1994 model year looks more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1995

recalls

owner complaints

fire reports

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

1 fire report

Common problems Recalls Other years FAQ

Common problems

Computed from 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 1 complaint on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.

Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)1 complaint

“Metal wheel protector fell off vehicle, collided with other vehicle resulting in fire and minor injuries.(ohio traffic crash report).”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 1998

When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 4 campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS93V160000 · Sep 1993

AS A RESULT OF INHERENT VIBRATION IN THESE ENGINES, THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE.

Remedy: THE THROTTLE RETURN CONTROL SYSTEM WITH THE COIL TORSION SPRING DESIGN WILL BE REPLACED.

WHEELS92V164000 · Nov 1992

Remedy: REPLACE THE CLAMPS AND STUDS ON THE CAST SPOKE WHEELS.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS95E003008 · Jun 1995

AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL95V143000 · Aug 1995

THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE CAN WEAR THE BRASS SWIVEL BLOCK ON THE GOVERNOR LEVER THROUGH WHICH IT PASSES.

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.

How other years compare

1993 (this page)1 complaints · 4 recalls 19940 complaints · 4 recalls 19955 complaints · 5 recalls

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 Ford F700 reliable?

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Ford F700. The most complained-about area is wheels.

Does the 1993 Ford F700 have open recalls?

4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control:springs. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.