1998 FORD B SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD B SERIES
The 1998 FORD B SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD B SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD B SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD B SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD B SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WAS DRIVING 63MPH AND HAD HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AGAINST VEHICLE. PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED LEFT REAR INNER TIRE HAD RIPPED A HOLE IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. NOTICED TREAD HAD ALSO SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHICH REMAINED INTACTED. FOUR WINDS MOTORHOME, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX, LT225/75R16 WITH 50,000 MILES.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD B SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD B SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD B SERIES
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD B SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98614 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING MAY BE INACCURATE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD B SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD B SERIES
- 1993 FORD B SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1994 FORD B SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1995 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1996 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1998 FORD B SERIES (current)
- 1999 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints