NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–1997

Ford B700 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Ford B700, covering model years 1995 to 1997. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
2 model years with data (1995–1997)

top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
latest recall 95V143000 (reported Aug 2, 1995)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (100.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford B700 complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 1997 model year.

Ford B700 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford B700 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1997	1	0	1	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford B700 components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Ford B700 complaints (top 1)

Components named most often in Ford B700 complaints (top 1)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	1	100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford B700 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name B700, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 1995.

2 recall campaigns

Ford B700 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 95V143000
Reported Aug 2, 1995
Vehicle Speed Control
Model year 1995
The hand throttle cable can wear the brass swivel block on the governor lever through which it passes.
Consequence:
This wear can result in the governor jamming in thedamaged swivel and could prevent the governor lever from returning to the idle position.
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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 95V092000
Reported May 9, 1995
Electrical System › Wiring
Model year 1995
A connector in the wiring where the tilt hood mounted lamps attach to the vehicle wiring harness was built without sealing plugs. Moisture, road salt or other contaminants can enter the connection resulting in crossed circuits, shorts or corrosion of the wiring of the connector.
Consequence:
The headlamps or other front-end lighting systems can malfunction as a result of this condition increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the connector and install sealing plugs in the open cavities. If the inspection reveals corrosion, a new connector will be installed.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford B700 questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Ford B700 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford B700, covering model years 1995 to 1997. The most recent, 95V143000, was reported on August 2, 1995 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”.

What is the most common Ford B700 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford B700?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford B700 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.