Covers the 1987 Ford B-700 in Base trim, with six engines from 6.1 to 8.2 litres: turbocharged and naturally aspirated V8 and turbocharged inline-six. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only one owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 1987 B-700.
Engines covered
- 6.1L V8 (370 cu in) — naturally aspirated, gasoline or LPG (propane)
- 8.2L V8 (501 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
- 7.8L inline-six (473 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
- 7.0L V8 (429 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, LPG (propane) or gasoline
- 8.2L V8 (501 cu in) — naturally aspirated, diesel
- 6.6L inline-six (401 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Bus (school), cab forward
Trims covered
- Base
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, TILT HOODS, 5.9L, 6.6L OR 7.6L DIESEL ENGINES OR 6.1L OR 7.0L GASOLINE ENGINES
No service bulletins
No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford B-700.
SCHOOL BUS FIRES DUE TO RUPTURE OF A BRAKE HOSE WHICH IS LOCATED NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. SEE ODI#533336 AND 533337
Other Years of the Ford B-700
1994 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1993 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1992 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1991 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1990 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1989 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1988 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1986 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1985 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1984 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1983 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual1982 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual
