Total Complaints
3 filings
FORD F700 · model year
1971 FORD F700
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1971FORDF700 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1971 F700 is service brakes, hydraulic with 1 filings, followed by tires (1) and tires:tube (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 1971 F700, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| TIRES:TUBE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20091106TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1972 FORD F600 DUMP TRUCK(NA). HE PURCHASED TWO CARLISLE INNER TUBES ALONG WITH TWO NEW TIRES. WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW-OUT. HE REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES, THE OTHER NEW TIRE BLEW OUT. HE SPECULATED THAT THE INNER TUBES CAUSED THE TIRES TO FAIL. THE SALESMAN THAT SOLD HIM THE TIRE STATED THAT THEY WERE COMMUNICATING WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,116. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mileage: 79,000
20091106TIRES:TUBE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1972 FORD F600 DUMP TRUCK(NA). HE PURCHASED TWO CARLISLE INNER TUBES ALONG WITH TWO NEW TIRES. WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW-OUT. HE REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE. AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES, THE OTHER NEW TIRE BLEW OUT. HE SPECULATED THAT THE INNER TUBES CAUSED THE TIRES TO FAIL. THE SALESMAN THAT SOLD HIM THE TIRE STATED THAT THEY WERE COMMUNICATING WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,116. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mileage: 79,000
20090331SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1. IF THE TRUCK WAS NOT MOVED IN A COUPLE DAYS U HAD TO BLEED THE BRAKES BACK OUT SO REPLACED ALL THE LINE AND WHEEL SEALS. 2.THE BRAKE LEAK DOWN AND THEN I DON'T HAVE BREAKS IT OCCURS EVERY 2 TO 3 DAYS I HAVE TO ADD FLUID 3.I TOOK IT TO THE FORD PLACE BY THE HOUSE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS 2 RECALLS WITH THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCKS AND HE SAID TO CONTACT U AND HE GAVE ME THE NUMBERS OF THE RECALLS THE FIRST ONE IS 71V024000 OR 7IV025000 THE SECOND IS 71V025000 OR 7IV024000 HE SAID YA'LL WOULD HAVE TO SEND A PAPER SO HE COULD GET THE PARTS AND FIX IT FOR ME. BEING THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. *TR
Compare 1971FORDF700 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1971 FORD F700 have?▼
The 1971 FORD F700 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1971 FORD F700?▼
The most-complained component for the 1971 FORD F700 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and TIRES:TUBE.
Is the 1971 FORD F700 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.