1978 Ford B700 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1978 Ford B700 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

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NCAP overall

How does 1978 compare to other B700 years?

B700 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1978 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1978 Ford B700 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

78V267000SteeringDecember 20, 1978 · 455 units

Defect

THE FLUID RETURN HOSE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND PUMP IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DETERIORATION AND "KINKING". DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE PERMITS PARTICLES TO ENTER THE POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM RESTRICTING FLOW. BOTH HOSE DETERIORATION AND KINKING MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND INCREASED MANUAL STEERING EFFORTS.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETURN HOSE AND MODIFY THE ROUTING OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE FOR THE RETURN HOSE.

1978 Ford B700 — common questions

Is the 1978 Ford B700 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1978 Ford B700 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1978 Ford B700. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1978 compare to other B700 years?

Does the 1978 Ford B700 have recalls?

1978 Ford B700 — common questions

Is the 1978 Ford B700 reliable?

Does the 1978 Ford B700 have recalls?

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