no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND ARCING.
1996 Ford F700Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford F700, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 1997. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Ford F700 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 Ford F700 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.
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
1996 vs. every other F700 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 F700 median. How we score
'67'68'69'70'71'75'76'79'80'81'83'84'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F700 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WIRING HARNESS ROUTED UNDER CAB FLOORBOARDS SEAM, CAUSING SHARP SEAM TO WEAR THROUGH INSULATION, CAUSING FIRE. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503554) *DH
POWER CABLE RUNNING FROM BATTERY WAS ROUTED BETWEEN CAB AND FRAME RAIL, CAB WOR THROUGH WIRE LOOM, CAUSING SHORT/FIRE. *SD
Own a 1996 F700?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.