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1989 Ford B700Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1989 Ford B700, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Ford B700 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering20
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1989 Ford B700 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: rack and pinion

Recall 94V-118 · Jun 27, 1994 · 12,700 vehicles

Risk. THE FRACTURE OF THE SNAP RING RESULTS IN INCREASING DETERIORATION OF THE ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 94V-056 · Mar 26, 1994 · 3,660 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other B700 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the B700 median. How we score

'67'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Ford B700, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE CHAMBER FAILUREEA90036 · closed Jul 6, 1991
    No recall
  2. STEERING LOCKUPEA91014 · closed Aug 27, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-126
  3. STEERING LOCKUPPE91002 · closed Jan 31, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What B700 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FLEET 1990 TO 1993. MIDWAY FORD 9V4118. BENDIX WILL NOT SEND THE PART TO FORD THEREFORE THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT HONOR THE RECALL. TT
Complaint 961557 · Mar 9, 1995
TWO OF THE BUSES WERE RECALLED BOTH ARE STILL LEAKING AFTER THE WORK HAD BEEN PERFORMED. ONE OF THE VIN # 1FDPJ75POKVA59531. *AK
Complaint 809733 · Mar 5, 1997

Own a 1989 B700?

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