Covers the 1990 Ford B-700 in Base trim, with two engines from 6.6 to 7.8 litres: turbocharged inline-six. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only one owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 1990 B-700.
Engines covered
- 7.8L inline-six (473 cu in) — turbocharged, 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
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
RECALL RELATED 94V11800 TO RACK AND PINION STEERING, NO RESPONSE FOR MFR. OR DEALERSHIP WITHIN A YEAR LAST DATE NOTICE 07-12-95. *AK
