1996 FORD F700 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
97V111000 on 07/28/1997
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
02/28/1994 - 08/22/1996
Affected:
3,300
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 3, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
97V111000 on 07/28/1997
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
02/28/1994 - 08/22/1996
Affected:
3,300
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 3, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996 FORD F700 TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
962213
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Exhaust - exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds - vehicles equipped with 7.0l or 7.5l engine. *tw
Bulletin:
991311
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
Conditions with power steering fluid leaking from the brake pump reservoir at 90 degree elbow on some vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
4709
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt
Bulletin:
11817
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt
Bulletin:
98156
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Exhaust leak at exhaust manifolds--vehicle equipped with 7.0l 0r 7.5l engine. *ak
Bulletin:
01127
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with 26 inch diameter fans may exhibit an engine overheat condition. *tt

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