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1990 Ford B700Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1990 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Ford B700 has problems

1 complaint 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
Steering10

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

2 recalls

1990 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

1990 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 1990 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.

RECALL RELATED 94V11800 TO RACK AND PINION STEERING, NO RESPONSE FOR MFR. OR DEALERSHIP WITHIN A YEAR LAST DATE NOTICE 07-12-95. *AK
Complaint 968711 · Jul 13, 1995

Own a 1990 B700?

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