1998 Ford F-250 problems
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.
Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.
The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.
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Common 1998 Ford F-250 problems
The Ford F-250 1998 has several common problems that have been reported by owners. Here are the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Suspension and steering issues: Suspension issues can make it difficult for the driver to control the car, which is very risky. It can also involve expensive repairs, which may not be durable as long as the suspension is prone to wear and tear. The suspension issue was very glaring in the 2006 and 2011 models. Drivers of Ford F-250 trucks may experience wobbling while steering and locking up of the steering wheel, among other problems. These control problems are related to the already discussed suspension problems. The infamous "death wobble" was one of the most commonly reported issues along with shaking of the wheel, which often led to drivers losing control at highway speeds.
- Broken drive shaft: Ford F-250s from 2017 to 2022 frequently experienced drive shaft fractures. This happened as a result of heat and noise insulators beneath the body that may come loose and come into contact with the aluminum driveshaft, cracking it.
These common problems with the Ford F-250 1998 have led to several quality issues, with many owners expressing dissatisfaction with the vehicle's performance. The engine, suspension, and steering problems are the most frequently reported issues, and they can lead to expensive repairs and safety risks. Therefore, potential buyers should be aware of these problems and consider them when making a purchasing decision.
What are the bad years for the F-250?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include: 2002 Ford F-250. 2006 Ford F-250. 2008 Ford F-250.
Is the Ford F-250 reliable?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 22% for the Ford F-250 Super Duty, compared to an average of 18% for fullsize trucks and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
What is the best year F-250 to buy?
The most popular model year for the Ford F-250 is currently the 2016. The 2016 Ford F-250 for sale even ranks above the 2000 and 2001 models at Four Wheels Trend. The 2016 model has an outstanding maximum towing capacity, giving many owners the utility they need.
Did Ford make a F-250 in 1998?
The ninth-generation F-250 and F-350 remained in production through the 1997 and 1998 model years, respectively. For 1999, the heavier-duty model lines were replaced by Ford Super Duty trucks, a brand also adopted for Ford medium-duty trucks.
1998 Ford F-250 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-250 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Ford F-250 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Ford F-250
The NHTSA has received 58 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Ford F-250. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Ford F-250 vehicles.
2018-11-05
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-05
- VIN: 1FTRX27L8WK
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE STORE AND THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO MOUNT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BECAUSE THE RIM WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. ALL OF THE OTHER RIMS WERE IN THE SAME CONDITION, INCLUDING THE SPARE THAT WAS NOT EVEN MOUNTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000. *TT*JB
2018-01-18
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-30
- VIN: 1FTRF2761WK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
2018-01-18
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-30
- VIN: 1FTRF2761WK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
2018-01-18
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-30
- VIN: 1FTRF2761WK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
2018-01-18
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-30
- VIN: 1FTRF2761WK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
2012-02-20
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-02-20
- VIN: 1FTPF2862WN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FORD F-250 4X4 FORD RECALL 11S21(NHTSA 11V385) FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WAS CONDUCTED. THE FUEL TANK WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE RUSTED UNDER THE STRAP AREA ONLY. AFTER THE OLD STRAPS WERE REMOVED THE TANK STARTED TO LEAK FUEL AND FORD NOR THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE TANK. IF THE STRAPS ARE COVERED FOR CORROSION THEN THE TANK SHOULD BE ALSO DUE TO THE CORROSION TRANSFERRING TO THE TANK SURFACE. THE DEALER PLACED NEW STRAPS OVER A RUSTED TANK. THE TRUCK WILL NEED OVER $1200.00 IN REPAIRS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO REMEDY THE NOW LEAKING FUEL. *TR
2011-08-01
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTPX28L4WN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE EVENING OF JULY 26TH, 2011 APPROXIMATELY 10:00PM EST, AN ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED IN OUR 1998 FORD F-250 TRUCK (EXT CAB, TRITON V-8 ENGINE, LARIAT ED). THE F-250 HAD BEEN PARKED IN A REMOTE PARKING AREA ON THE INTERIOR AREA OF THE MASON COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS. DUE TO COUNTY FAIR ACTIVITIES DURING THAT DAY, THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN STARTED FOR OVER 10 HOURS WHEN THIS FIRE OCCURRED. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. IT TOTALED THE ENGINE, BUCKLED THE HOOD, BLISTERED THE PAINT, ETC. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE, NOR WAS THERE ANY BODILY INJURY. WE HAD PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN APRIL OF 2010. THIS TRUCK WAS IN PRISTINE (EAT OFF THE ENGINE) CONDITION. SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT, IT HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES (MOBIL-1 SYNTHETIC ONLY). ASIDE FROM THAT, AND OTHER NORMAL MAITENANCE, THERE HAD BEEN NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE, WHICH HAD STOCK EQPT WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. NO-OFF ROADING, MY SON BABIED THIS TRUCK. HE DID NOT EVEN LIKE GOING TO HIS GIRLFRIEND'S HOME WITH IT, BECAUSE SHE LIVED ON A DIRT ROAD. HE IS MORE THAN JUST LEFT WITHOUT A VEHICLE, HE IS HEARTBROKEN, TO SAY THE LEAST. I HAVE CHECKED THAT THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT. 911 WAS CALLED, BUT ULTIMATELY IT IS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT MADE THE REPORT. I NOTIFIED FORD ON JULY 27TH, 2011. ON JULY 30TH, 2011 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MARIA AGUILERA, PRODUCT CLAIMS LEGAL ANALYST, FORD'S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNCIL IN DEARBORN, MI. WE ARE WORKING TO GATHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY HER AT THIS TIME. *KB
2011-05-09
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-17
- VIN: 2FTRF27L4WC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: THE METAL STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK ON MY 1998 F250 (REGULAR DUTY) RUSTED TO PIECES ONE AT A TIME UNTIL THE LAST STRAP BROKE AND THE GAS TANK DROPPED ON TO THE ROAD. IT IS A MIRACLE THE TANK DIDN'T GET WEDGED UNDER THE VEHICLE OR EXPLODE FROM BEING DRAGGED ON THE ROAD. *TR
2011-05-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-09
- VIN: 1FTRX2762WN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: ON APRIL 9TH 2011 MY FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE TRUCK WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE TANK WAS HANGING BY THE FUEL LINES AND TANK NECK. THE TRUCK IS A FORD F-250 LIGHT WITH A 24 1/2 GALLON FUEL TANK, THAT HAS 102000 MILES. I REPLACED BOTH STRAPS AT A COST OF $34.00. I PAINTED THE NEW STRAPS TO PREVENT FUTURE PROBLEMS. *TR
2011-05-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-06
- VIN: 1FTPX28L0WN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 1998 FORD F-250 (EARLY BUILD) WITH 201,992 MILES, HAD THE GAS TANK STRAP RUST AND BREAK RESULTING IN THE GAS TANK DROPPING TO THE PAVEMENT. THE FORWARD (FRONT) GAS TANK STRAP FAILED AND THE GAS TANK FELL TO THE PAVEMENT CAUSING THE RELEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 22 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE RESULTING SPILL REQUIRED A CLEANUP BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE SPILL CLEANUP RESULTED IN A $453 CHARGE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AT A COST OF $112. THE FUEL TANK AND STRAPS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $978.00. TOTAL COST OF EVENT $1,500. *TR
2010-09-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-29
- VIN: 2FTPF28L4WC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I RECENTLY READ THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING FORD F 150 FROM 1997 TO 2001 FOR RUSTING GAS TANK STRAPS THAT EFFECTED 1.4 MILLION TRUCKS. I HAVE A FORD 1998 F-250 THAT HAD RUSTED GAS TANK STRAPS. ONE STRAP LET GO AND THE TANK MOVED OUT OF POSITION. I REPLACED IT MYSELF, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS DONE CORRECTLY OR WITH THE PROPER SAFETY PROTECTION. DID FORD ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS? WILL THEY INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF IT WAS DONE CORRECTLY? IS THERE A COST TO THE OWNER FOR ANY OF THIS? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE STRAPS REPLACED. UPDATED 10/25/11
2010-04-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-19
- VIN: 2FTPX28L4WC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: SPARK PLUG GETS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AND DESTROYS THE ENGINE COIL. THE ENGINE THEN NEEDS TO BE REBORED TO BE REPAIRED TO BE DRIVABLE. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND HAS NOW HAPPENED TO US TWICE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER NO LOAD. *TR
2008-10-15
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-14
- VIN: 1FTPX28L2WN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING GEAR BOX. IT HAS BECOME DISENGAGED AT THE PITMAN ARM. AND LEAKING FLUID. I HAVE FOUND THAT THE 97 AND 99 VERSIONS OF THIS TRUCK HAVE HAD PROBLEMS AND RECALLS FOR THIS. I WAS TOLD A WHILE BACK ( ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO) BY A CAR DEALERSHIP OWNER THAT THIS TRUCK IS ACTUALLY A 99 I WOULD LIKE TO ADD MY VEHICLE YEAR TO THIS LIST. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SPARK PLUGS "POPPING OUT" WHICH IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRITON ENGINES. *TR
2006-07-31
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-02
- VIN: 2FTPX27L7WC
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 1998 FORD F-250 STEEL TIE-ROD WERE SUFFICIENTLY WORN, LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CAUTIONARY LETTER FROM THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHICH STATED IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE STEERING LINKAGE INSPECTED EVERY 15,000, WHICH PROMPTED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED. AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW AND IMPROVED STEERING COMPONETS, THE LEFT OUTER STEERING TIE ROD SOCKET DISENGAGED FROM THE BALL ON THE LEFT WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHILE MAKING A SLOW GRADUAL LEFT TURN. THIS FAILURE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN ABRUPT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND INSPECTED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE TIE RODS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.*JB
2005-03-31
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-28
- VIN: 1FTPF28L3WN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: BROKEN FRONT TORSION BAR. STARTED MOTOR, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, AND WITHOUT MOVING FROM THE SPOT, HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND THE TORSION BAR HAD SNAPPED. MY GARAGE WAS TOLD BY THEIR PARTS SUPPLIER THAT, UNTIL THIS PAST MONTH, THEY NEVER HAD A REQUEST FOR THIS PART BEFORE. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND REQUEST IN THE PAST MONTH. KEPT THE BROKEN BAR AFTER REPLACEMENT.
2004-11-01
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-28
- VIN: FILL IN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE TRUCK WAS STARTED AND THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT FROM THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED IT WASN'T A PROBLEM. THE NEXT TIME, THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *JB
2004-07-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-12
- VIN: 2FTPX28L4WC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE STARTING MY FORD TRUCK WITH THE 5.4 L ENGINE I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND THE ENGINE RAN AS IF THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. A NON-FORD MECHANIC VERIFIED THE NO. 3 SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT AND STRIPPED THE THREADS FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD INSERT THAT THIS FORD DEALER INSERTED TO REPAIR AN EARLIER BLOWN SPARK PLUG. THE OLD INSERT FOR THE PREVIOUS FAILURE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW TYPE ACCORDING TO THE FORD MECHANIC. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. ON JULY 10, 2003, APPROXIMATELY 1 YR AND 2 DAYS BEFORE THIS FAILURE THE NO. 3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT STRIPPING THE TREADS IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. NUMEROUS NON-FORD MECHANICS I'VE TALKED TO HAVE VERIFIED THIS BEEN A FAIRLY COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THE 5.4 L FORD ENGINE IN TRUCKS AND SUV'S. AN INDIVIDUAL THAT I WORK WITH HAD THE SAME SPARK PLUG (NO. 3 PASSENGER SIDE) BLOW OUT FROM HER FORD EXPLORER WITH THE 5.4 L ENGINE APPROXIMATELY 6 WEEKS AGO. *LA
2003-12-10
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-10
- VIN: 1FTPX27L2WN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR SUSPENSION SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM ONCE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THREE AIR SUSPENSION BAGS HAD BLOWN OUT SINCE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. (RIGHT AIRBAG ON THE REAR SUSPENSION) *SCC *JB
2003-08-22
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-22
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: RIGHT TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL TO STAY ON IF ROAD BEARS OPPOSITE OF SIGNAL. INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN REPLACED TURN SIGNAL. BUT, PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED, UNABLE TO BE FIXED. DEALER STATED NEED TO REPLACE THE SWITCH. IT WILL COST CONSUMER $310.00. *AK
2003-07-10
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-09
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: REAR WINDOW CRACKS AND LEAKS WATER INTO THE CAB. THIS IS EVIDENTLY A MAJOR PROBLEM AFTER TALKING TO TWO AUTO GLASS PLACES. TALKING TO FORD IS NO HELP.
2003-06-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FTPX28W3WC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THERE WAS A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKED UP INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *NLM
2003-05-05
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-03
- VIN: 1FTPX28LXWN
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I HAVE A 1998 F-250 LIGHT DUTY PICKUP WITH REAR AIR BAG SUSPENSION. THE AIR BAGS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 18 MONTHS. I WAS HOPING THERE WAS A RECALL OR SOMETHING FROM FORD TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, I AM GETTING TIRED OF REPLACING THESE THINGS AT $500 A PIECE. *JB
2002-06-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FTPX2861WC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISON. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
2002-02-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-30
- VIN: 1FTPX27L2WN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS LOW ON OIL AND REPLACED OIL, NEXT DAY VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND THE OIL HAD BEEN BURNED UP THROUGH THE CONVERTER.ENGINE IS BAD DUE TO THE CASINGS. *JG
2002-02-19
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-30
- VIN: 1FTPX27L2WN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS LOW ON OIL AND REPLACED OIL, NEXT DAY VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND THE OIL HAD BEEN BURNED UP THROUGH THE CONVERTER.ENGINE IS BAD DUE TO THE CASINGS. *JG
1998 Ford F-250 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 1998 Ford F-250.
2011-07-29
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence: AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
- Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
2007-08-28
- Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Summary: CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
- Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
2006-08-01
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
2006-08-01
- Manufacturer: MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
2006-06-12
- Manufacturer: SABRY LEE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
2005-09-07
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
2000-09-21
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."
- Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
1998-05-13
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.
- Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE MUST BE VERIFIED TO BE 100 LBS. THEN THE LUG NUTS NEED TO BE TIGHTENED AN ADDITIONAL 1/8 TO 1/4 TURN MORE. THERE WILL BE A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 20, 1998, UNDER WHICH DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL STUDS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.
1997-10-07
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK."
- Consequence: THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.
Negative 1998 Ford F-250 car reviews
Positive 1998 Ford F-250 car reviews
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The diesel capacitor issue was easily resolved by upgrading to Ford's 3rd generation capacitor, which is now highly reliable. Additionally, I improved the truck's height by adding a leaf all around instead of using a lift kit, and I am extremely satisfied with the results. This truck is highly dependable and capable of handling any terrain. I immediately upgraded to 265 tires. While the plastic trim on the XLT's interior is fragile, the rear seat is adequate, as we've had teenagers sit in the back for long trips twice. For optimal performance, I highly recommend choosing the manual transmission when selecting a diesel, as it provides the added benefit of using engine compression off-road and in poor road conditions.
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I've owned this truck for 26 years and every time I drive it, I fall in love even more. From the fin windows (why did those ever go away?) to the throaty roar of the 7.3 diesel, there's nothing I don't love. It's comfortable to drive, powerful enough to pull a 4 horse head to head trailer, and has an extended cab with an 8' bed. People are always asking me if I want to sell it, but the answer is always no!
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I'm glad to hear that you've never had any trouble with this truck. While the horsepower may not be what you were hoping for, it's great to hear that the torque is excellent.
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This truck is a 3/4 ton Ford F-250 light duty. It has a peppy engine for its size. Although this same engine (5.4L) may not be suitable for the full-size F-250, this truck has no problem handling most any job you dish out.
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It's great to hear that after twenty five years, it's still running strong!
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Are you having problems with your 1998 Ford F-250?
Elvis Langworth 2024-09-07
No major problems (yet). Mine has the small V8 with a tow package, so it can be slow going up hills with a trailer. At 100k miles, the transmission is starting to have rough shifts when cold. However, I haven't done much towing or city driving, and it has a cooler as part of the tow package. Surprisingly, the original Goodyear tires lasted 92k miles! Additionally, I'm still on the original disk brake pads at 108k miles. Overall, this is the best truck I have ever owned.
Neal Vandervort 2024-02-07
I really enjoyed driving this truck, although I did have a problem with a blown spark plug. Unfortunately, the dealership said it needed to be recalled, but Ford hasn't done it yet. It was a bit difficult to find aftermarket wheels for it, as I had to switch to super duty axles. However, I raised the torsion bars and put on 315's, which made it look like it had a lift. The black exterior, black windows, and big black tires made it stand out in a good way. I never had any issues with the 4x4. The motor did need to be overhauled at around 160,000 miles. Overall, it was a great truck to drive!