- The problem
- The air brake lines may be routed too close to the exhaust muffler. Because the air brake lines are made of nylon material, heat from the exhaust muffler can weaken the brake line tubes, possibly causing them to rupture. Tube rupture could result in loss of air in the secondary air brake system.
- The fix
- New nylon air brake tubes will be installed and rerouted without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Ford B700 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Ford B700 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1979 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical B700 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Ford B700 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1979 Ford B700 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford B700: every year compared
All B700 years1979 Ford B700 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford B700 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1979 Ford Bronco | 2 | 6 | A | Compare |
| 1979 Ford All Full Size | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1979 Ford B700
Does the 1979 Ford B700 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1979 Ford B700: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (February 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1979 Ford B700 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Ford B700 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 78 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford B700 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford B700 years have the most complaints?
1989 (3), 1984 (1), 1987 (1). See every Ford B700 year compared.
What should I do if my 1979 Ford B700 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data