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1997 Ford F-700 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1997 Ford F-700 — 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.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1997 compare to other F-700 years?

F-700 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted6 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 3 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1979: 1 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 1 complaints1989: 1 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 1 complaints1993: 1 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 6 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints
F-700 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1997 Ford F-700 have recalls?

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

97V111000Electrical SystemJuly 14, 1997 · 3,300 units

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.

Remedy

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.

1997 Ford F-700 — common questions

Is the 1997 Ford F-700 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 1997 Ford F-700 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1997 Ford F-700. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.