1998 FORD B800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD B800
The 1998 FORD B800 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainmanual Transmission (2 complaints), Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD B800
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 FORD B800, potentially affecting up to 2,400 vehicles.
Recall 97V091000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 2,400 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS-COWLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE KEY TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RETAIN THE KEY, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR OTHER THAN THAT INDICATED ON THE "PRNDL", OR IN SOME CASES, "RNDL."
Consequence: THE DOMESTIC SPECIAL ORDER (DSO) PARK BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, OR IN THE VEHICLE MOVING IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. IN SOME VEHICLES THE DSO PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM ALSO MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED, WHICH CAN RESULT IN THE PARK BRAKE NOT ENGAGING WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT TUBE AND, IF SO EQUIPPED, TO HAVE THE DSO PARK BRAKE LINKAGE ADJUSTED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD B800
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD B800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AUDIO AND CONSOLE CONTROL SYSTEM--REPLACED WIRING, SPEAKERS, AND RADIO SYSTEM 4 TIMES.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
TRANSMISSION--BORG WAWRNER T45. STUCK IN REVERSE.
TRANSMISSION--1ST AND REVERSE GEAR.
ARM REST IS TOO HIGH.
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD B800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD B800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD B800
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD B800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD B800
- 1995 FORD B800 — 3 complaints
- 1996 FORD B800 — 1 complaint
- 1998 FORD B800 (current)
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