Ford B700 years to avoid
Across 1967–1997, no single B700 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1989 drew the most complaints; 1996 the fewest.
10
Total complaints
30
Recall campaigns
1967–1997
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every B700 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1981 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1975 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1971 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1968 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 2 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Ford B700?
By complaint volume, 1996 has the cleanest NHTSA record among B700 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford B700 have?
Across all model years, the B700 has 30 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.