1971 Ford F700: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
79,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1971 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Tires:Tube | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Tires: 1; Tires:Tube: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
2009: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10263763 · 2009-03-31 (March 31, 2009)
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 PAR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10263763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291251 · 2009-11-06 (November 6, 2009)
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 UNAV…
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291251 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
71V024000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1971-02-19 (February 19, 1971)
NHTSA campaign record ↗71V025000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Reported: 1971-02-19 (February 19, 1971)
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1984 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 360.0%ODI 503554WIRING HARNESS ROUTED UNDER CAB FLOORBOARDS SEAM, CAUSING SHARP SEAM TO WEAR THROUGH INSULATION, CAUSING FIRE. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601570) *DH | 150.0%ODI 601570WIRING HARNESS ROUTED UNDER CAB FLOORBOARDS SEAM, CAUSING SHARP SEAM TO WEAR THROUGH INSULATION, CAUSING FIRE. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503554) *DH | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 504813POWER CABLE RUNNING FROM BATTERY WAS ROUTED BETWEEN CAB AND FRAME RAIL, CAB WOR THROUGH WIRE LOOM, CAUSING SHORT/FIRE. *SD | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 120.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 501572WIRING ROUTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS DIRECTLY AGAINST SHARP EDGE OF CAB FLOOR, WHICH CUTS INTO WIRE. *DSH | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Parking Brake | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 120.0% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 513853FRONT AXLE FELL OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | Too few reports for a range | 79,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10291251 · 79,000 miTL* 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 UNAV… |
| Tires:Tube | Too few reports for a range | 79,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10291251 · 79,000 miTL* 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 UNAV… |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1997: 0 complaints · 1998: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Tires | Tires:Tube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | — | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | — | 1ODI 10291251 · 79,000 miTL* 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 UNAV… |
| Tires:Tube | 0 | 1ODI 10291251 · 79,000 miTL* 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 UNAV… | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.