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1998 FORD E-450 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

6

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 FORD E-450

The 1998 FORD E-450 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 FORD E-450

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 FORD E-450, potentially affecting up to 5,700,000 vehicles.

Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...

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Recall 06V286000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 1,200,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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)

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD E-450

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD E-450. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3

Most Recent Complaints

#10078942 | TIRES | | 22,008 miles
I HAVE HAD TWO BLOWOUTS OF FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES, P235/75R16 ON A 1998 FORD ECONONLINE WITH A WINNEBAGO RV COACH MOUNTED ON THE CHASSIS. UNDER BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES, THE TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED (AT 80 PSI PER THE MANUFACTURE INSTRUCTIONS), AND IN BOTH SITUATIONS THE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED WITHIN HOURS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WEIGHED ON CERTIFIED SCALES AND DOES NOT EXCEED TIRE RECOMMENDED LOAD CAPACITIES. IN BOTH SITUATIONS, THE TIRE TREAD SEPEARATED FROM THE INNER CORE. THE FIRST TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT WENT, AND THE MOST RECENT ONE HAD 22,000 MILES ON IT. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TREAD LIFE LEFT AND THERE WERE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE FROM ROAD HAZARDS PRIOR TO THE FAILURES.*AK
#750197 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WITH THESE TIRES THAT THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS A REAR TIRE AND THERE WERE 15 PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE BUS BECAUSE OF THE DUAL WHEELS ON THE REAR BUT THE TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE BUS. THE SECOND TIME WAS THE LEFT FRONT, THE DRIVER WAS JUST MINUTES FROM PICKING UP GEORGE STIENBRENNER'S WIFE AND GUESTS. THE BUS WENT UP ONE TWO WHEELS BUT THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLEATLY OFF AND DAMAGED THE SIDE OF THE BUS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 25434 UR TIRESIZE: LT225/75R1)
#750197 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WITH THESE TIRES THAT THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS A REAR TIRE AND THERE WERE 15 PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE BUS BECAUSE OF THE DUAL WHEELS ON THE REAR BUT THE TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SIDE OF THE BUS. THE SECOND TIME WAS THE LEFT FRONT, THE DRIVER WAS JUST MINUTES FROM PICKING UP GEORGE STIENBRENNER'S WIFE AND GUESTS. THE BUS WENT UP ONE TWO WHEELS BUT THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. THE TIRE TREAD CAME COMPLEATLY OFF AND DAMAGED THE SIDE OF THE BUS. *AK
#734951 | TIRES | | N/A miles
THIS WAS ON A AMBLUANCE WITH A PATIENT ON GOING TO A HOSIPTAL. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDIL1XD347 TIRESIZE: LT225R75/1)
#871474 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. FIRESTONE STEET FLEX RADIAL RS#,LT225/75R16, #DOT VD111XL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, AND HE HAS CONTACTED FIRESTONE. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD E-450

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD E-450 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD E-450

Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD E-450. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

5816 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FOR VEHICLES WITH MODEL 80 REAR AXLES, EXHIBITING A WHINE NOISE CONCERN, A SERVICE KIT WITH A DAMPENED DRIVESHAFT IS AVAILBLE. *TT

5224 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES WITH THE DANA 80 MODEL AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WITH THE LEVEL OF SOUND (WHINE) THAT IS PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

12186 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME E-450 VEHICLES WITH THE DANA 80 MODEL AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WITH THE LEVEL OF SOUND (WHINE) THAT IS PRODUCED ABOVE 35 MPH. *MJS

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD E-450

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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