1998 FORD AEROMAX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD AEROMAX
The 1998 FORD AEROMAX has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX, potentially affecting up to 10,087 vehicles.
Recall 00V335000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 8,400 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TANDEM REAR AXLE TRUCKS WITH ABS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS PLUMBED SO THAT COMPLETE AIR RESERVOIR ISOLATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. SOME VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN AIR LINE FROM THE SYSTEM ECU RELAY VALVE MODULE TEE FITTING, INCORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM SUPPLY...
Consequence: A LEAKAGE OR FAILURE CAN CAUSE A PRESSURE LOSS IN THE SECONDARY TANK RESULTING IN THE DRAINING OF THE PRIMARY TANK ALSO, AND THUS A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE SYSTEM AIR PRESSURE, DIMINISHING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE HAS THE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AIR LINE. THOSE WITH THE CONDITION WILL BE CORRECTLY PLUMBED AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM TESTED TO VERIFY PROPER RESERVOIR ISOLATION.
View full details →Recall 99V050000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,687 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL WABCO AIR DRYER. THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS PLUMBED SO THAT THE SYSTEMS DID NOT PROVIDE AIR RESERVOIR ISOLATION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THE AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR PRESSURE COULD BE DEPLETED, ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKE. WITH THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKE DEPLOYED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP AND COULD NOT BE MOVED UNTIL THE BRAKE AIR SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR LINE PLUMBING TO INSTALL A CHECK VALVE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CLEARANCE LIGHT FELL OFF TWICE ONTO WINDSHIELD. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD AEROMAX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX
Ford Motor Company has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98243 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS REGARDING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PLATE CRACKS AT PARKING BRAKE VALVE. *YC
982322 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP MAY OCCUR AND/ OR THERE MAY BE FALSE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MESSAGES ON THE OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982118 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A NOISE HEARD DURING DRIVELINE TORQUE.
982014 — EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING PTO EQUIPMENT ATTACHING SERVICE TIPS. *YC
982020 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDITIONS WITH THE TURN SIGNAL HANDLE MAY BECOME LOOSE / BROKEN ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982022 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DELCO-REMY HAS MADE AVAILABLE A REVISED GENERATOR FOR SERVICE. *YC
98162 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HARD TO MOVE THE HOOD UP AND DOWN.*AK
98157 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FRONT ENGINE COVER CRACKS. YD
11755 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH THE CATERPILLAR 3306 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE BEING DISCONNECTED FROM THE ENGINE WATER PUMP OUTLET. *TT
98517 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER AND/OR A WHISTLING NOISE. *TT
Showing 10 of 14 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD AEROMAX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD AEROMAX
- 1993 FORD AEROMAX — 3 complaints
- 1995 FORD AEROMAX — 2 complaints
- 1996 FORD AEROMAX — 1 complaint
- 1997 FORD AEROMAX — 3 complaints
- 1998 FORD AEROMAX (current)
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