Electrical wire shorted out/burned, causing fire.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Ford B700 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Ford B700 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical B700 year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Ford B700 problems
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No recalls for the 1997 Ford B700
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Ford B700. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1997 Ford B700
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Ford B700: every year compared
All B700 years1997 Ford B700 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1997 Ford Contour | 234 | 8 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Aspire | 76 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Aerostar | 63 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Club Wagon | 44 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Aeromax | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Ford C Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Bronco | 1 | 1 | A | 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 1997 Ford B700
Does the 1997 Ford B700 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Ford B700 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford B700?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Ford B700 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 5, 1997 and the latest on November 5, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 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 1997 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