1989 Ford B-700 Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1989 Ford B-700 in Base trim, with four engines from 6.1 to 7.8 litres: naturally aspirated V8 and turbocharged inline-six. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only 3 owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 1989 B-700.
Engines covered
- 6.1L V8 (370 cu in) — naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 7.8L inline-six (473 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
- 7.0L V8 (429 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, LPG (propane) or gasoline
- 6.6L inline-six (401 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Bus (non school), cab forward
- 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
THE STEERING GEARS HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SNAP RING GROOVE. THIS CAN CAUSE A FRACTURE OF THE SNAP RING WITH SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE RECIRCULATING BALL GUIDE TUBE. ALSO, THE O-RING SEAL IN VEHICL
THE BRAKE LINE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND THE LINE TO THE REAR BRAKES WENT THROUGH A COMMON BRACKET ALONG THE FRAME. INSIDE THIS BRACKET, COMPLETELY UNDETECTABLE, THE 2 LINES HAD RUSTED... BOTH FAIL
TWO OF THE BUSES WERE RECALLED BOTH ARE STILL LEAKING AFTER THE WORK HAD BEEN PERFORMED. ONE OF THE VIN # 1FDPJ75POKVA59531. *AK
Showing the 2 most serious of 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
