Vehicle Safety Data

1998 FORD F-150 Suspensionfront Problems

16 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfront Issues in the 1998 FORD F-150

16 suspensionfront 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

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Crashes

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Fires

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Injuries

0

Deaths

All Suspensionfront Complaints

#10354611 | September 9, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AT THE VEHICLE FRONT END. WHEN HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE FRONT SUSPENSION SWAY BAR WAS MISSING EIGHT BUSHINGS. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 42,000.

#10101872 | November 30, 2004

CONSUMER REPLACED TIRES FIVE TIMES BEFORE IT WAS DISCOVERED THERE WERE TWO PIECES MISSING FROM THE SWAY BAR. CONSUMER STATED THAT DEALER FOR VEHICLE COULD NOT FIND THE DEFECTS. HOWEVER , THE DODGE DEALER FOUND THE DEFECT.*AK *TC

#10011940 | March 17, 2003

THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FAILED. *JB. ALSO, VEHICLE NEEDS AN ALIGNMENT. *AK

#8017759 | September 3, 2002

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CAUSING THE TIRE TO GO SIDEWAYS. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE THE FRONT END NEEDED REPLACING PLUS TIRES THE ESTIMATE IS $983.45. *SCC

#765268 | August 9, 2002

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

#740800 | February 15, 2001

ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NOT AN INJURY DURING THIS INCIDENT, WE WERE VERY LUCKY. IF WE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY IT COULD HAVE BEEN A MUCH DIFFERENT SITUATION. I HAVE NOTICED ON DIFFERENT WEB SITES THAT I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. I WONDER IF SOMETHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. NO SAFETY DEFEC TMENTIONED. *AK

#606514 | September 30, 1999

FRONT RIGHT WHEELS BOUNCE AT SPEEDS OF 60-70 MPH. YH

#846433 | September 2, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SWAY, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *AK

#607431 | July 30, 1999

FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION. *YC

#708793 | July 19, 1999

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

#702902 | February 3, 1999

DEALER IS REPORTING THAT BROKEN TORSION BARS ON NEW FORDS (F-150 AND SIMILAR SUV'S) IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. IF THEY SNAP AT HIGH SPEED A SERIOUS LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT.

#702528 | January 24, 1999

NO SUMMARY LISTED ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK

#702394 | January 20, 1999

NO SUMMARY

#781126 | October 11, 1998

FRONT END VIBRATES/SHAKES AT SPEEDS UP TO 60 MPH. ALSO, REPLACED STEERING SHAFT.

#539743 | October 5, 1998

VEHICLE IS CONTINUALLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES.

#817935 | October 29, 1997

WHILE DRIVNG VEHICLE AT 63-68 MPH THERE IS VIBRATION IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER STATED NEW VEHICLES WITH TRYTON ENGINE HAVE THESE PROBLEMS. CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

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 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 Structureframe And Members 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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