Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. The welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage may not adequately retain the key...
1979-1998 · 5 model years
Ford B800 Problems by year
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Ford B800 across 5 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6), while 1996 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the visibility & wipers.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
B800 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common B800 problems
Ford B800 recalls 3
The involved vehicles were produced with hydraulic brake booster supply hoses that are located too close to the engine exhaust manifold and may chafe and develop heat damage during vehicle operation. Chafing and heat induced deterioration of a hose due to...
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...
Latest B800 complaints
TRANSMISSION--1ST AND REVERSE GEAR.
TRANSMISSION--BORG WAWRNER T45. STUCK IN REVERSE.
POWER WINDOW NOISY.
ARM REST IS TOO HIGH.
Audio and console control system--replaced wiring, speakers, and radio system 4 times.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Questions about the Ford B800
Which Ford B800 years have the most problems?
Which Ford B800 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other B800 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Ford B800 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (4), visibility & wipers (1), body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford B800 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ford B800 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data