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1998 FORD F-150 Structureframe And Members Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1998 FORD F-150

6 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structureframe And Members Complaints

#10384765 |
TL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN THE SOUND OF SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICE THE FUEL TANK FEEL OFF FROM THE BRACKETS AND CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE BRACKETS. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRACKETS AND THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FUEL TANK AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF THE FUEL TANK FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE AND SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS HIGH MILEAGE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE CONTACT STATED THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000. JO
#10358008 |
THE STRAP ON MY GAS TANK ON MY 1998 FORD F-150 XL HAS RUSTED APART FROM THE WELD AND IS HANGING OFF. *TR
#10331996 |
MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HIS FATHER'S 1999 OR 2000 F-150 WAS RUSTING ON THE FRAME AND WAS ABOUT TO RUST IN TWO, A SCREWDRIVER COULD BE STUCK THROUGH THE METAL. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK RUSTED AND THE GAS TANK WAS ALMOST TOUCHING THE GROUND. SO I ASKED HIM TO LOOK AT THE FRAME OF MY 1998 F-150, AND HE DISCOVERED THE SAME PROBLEM. THE MAIN CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME IS ALMOST RUSTED IN TWO. THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK ARE SEVERELY RUSTED. ONE OF THE BED CROSSMEMBERS IS ALREADY IN TWO, AND TWO OTHERS SHOW SEVERE RUSTING. MY MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME THAT IF THE CROSSMEMBER BREAKS, I COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IF I WERE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS THREAT. THE BODY OF MY TRUCK IS IN GOOD SHAPE. IF YOU DID NOT KNOW OF...
#10286722 |
FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS RUSTED AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. *TR
#757532 |
HAVE CONTACTED FORD SERVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRUCKS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
#714634 |
REAR OF LEFT SIDE FRAME CRACKED PIECE FELL OFF @ T/HITCH MOUNT

Other 1998 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasoline 141 complaints Structurebodydoor 110 complaints Tires 82 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 64 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 60 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 60 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 58 complaints Tirestreadbelt 54 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 53 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 51 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 40 complaints Electrical System 38 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 37 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 36 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 29 complaints Unknown Or Other 26 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 25 complaints Visibilitywindshield 19 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 17 complaints Interior Lighting 17 complaints Suspension 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 15 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 15 complaints Engine 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 14 complaints Power Train 13 complaints Steering 13 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 13 complaints Structurebody 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Structure 11 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 9 complaints Fuel System Other 9 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 9 complaints Tiressidewall 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 8 complaints Steeringlinkages 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 6 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 6 complaints Suspensionrear 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 4 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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