1981 Ford F-700 for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
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For sale
Rent a 1981 Ford F-700 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1981 Ford F-700
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81V124000 | 1981-10-15 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE MASTER CYLINDER TO CHASIS BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN MOVED FROM THEIR INTENDED POSITION, WHICH COULD ALLOW CHAFING AGAINST UNDERBODY COMPONENTS. CHAFING PROMOTES WEAR OF THE BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY AND COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. |
| 81V090000 | 1981-07-17 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE RETAINING CLIP MISSING. THE ABSENCE OF A RETAINING CLIP MAY ALLOW THE BRAKE TUBE TO RUB AGAINST THE SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSING WEAR ON THE TUBE AND, EVENTUALLY, LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. |
| 81V072000 | 1981-06-15 | electrical system:wiring | THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT CONNECTION, WHICH PROVIDES PRIMARY ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, COULD DETERIORATE DUE TO HIGH CURRENT DRAW PRODUCED BY BUILDER-INSTALLED EQUIPMENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1981 Ford F-700?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1981 Ford F-700 for sale by us right now. The 1981 Ford F-700 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the F-700
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
Fuel use for this model year: Rating on request; heavier trucks and vans are often outside the EPA ratings.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
What the F-700 is like
As a car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the F-700 answers more than any brochure. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the F-700 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Let us know
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1981 Ford F-700 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1981 Ford F-700 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1981 Ford F-700
Does CarmaCars sell the 1981 Ford F-700?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1981 Ford F-700 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1981 Ford F-700 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.