1998 FORD F-250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
76
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
38
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD F-250
The 1998 FORD F-250 has received a total of 76 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 38 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (7 complaints), Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD F-250
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 1998 FORD F-250, potentially affecting up to 9,224,704 vehicles.
Recall 11V385000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 1,100,000 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY,...
Consequence: AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT...
View full details →Recall 07E066000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
| 175 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
View full details →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)
View full details →Recall 06E067000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 19,413 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
View full details →Recall 06E052000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 14,616 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
View full details →Recall 05V388000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 4,500,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE...
View full details →Recall 00V284000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 4,500 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES...
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED...
View full details →Recall 98V095000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 1,520,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES...
View full details →Recall 97V171000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 866,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN...
Consequence: THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD F-250
76 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD F-250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE STORE AND THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO MOUNT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BECAUSE THE RIM WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. ALL OF THE OTHER RIMS WERE IN THE SAME CONDITION, INCLUDING THE SPARE THAT WAS NOT EVEN MOUNTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000. *TT*JB
SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
SAILUN IS NOT A CURRENTLY A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE BRAND NAME:, NOR IS TARRAMAX H/T A VALID CHOICE AS A TIRE LINE:, WHY I HAVE SUBMITTED THIS REPORT UNDER THE UNKNOWNCATEGORY FOR BOTH OF THESE CELL INPUTS. PURCHASED (4) NEW SAILUN, TARRAMAX H/T, LT265/75R-16 TIRES (IN JANUARY 2016). AFTER APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES OF USE, STARTED EXPERIENCING AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER MANY HOURS OF TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIBRATION PROBLEM, IT WAS FINALLY REVEALED AT ANOTHER TIRE CENTER (USING A HUNTER ROAD FORCE TEST/BALANCING MACHINE...AT AN EXTRA COST) THAT 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE ACTUALLY DEFECTIVE (RED (75 LBS, 73 LBS AND 43 LBS) CONDITION, REPLACE TIRE) AND THE 4TH TIRE USABLE (YELLOW (15 LBS) CONDITION, SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND, BUT ARE STILL USABLE...FOR HOW LONG, IS ANYONE GUESS). ROAD FORCE TESTING REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND ARE THE CAUSE FOR THE OUT OF ROUND TIRE CONDITION. THIS IS WHY THE VIBRATION HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY WORST OVER THE PAST MONTH...MORE BELT SEPARATION WITH EACH USE. ACCORDING TO THE TIRE EXPERT TECHNICIAN AT DISCOUNT TIRES, "THE TIRES ARE EGG SHAPED RATHER THAN ROUND LIKE A DOUGHNUT AND THIS CONDITION IS WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATIONS EVEN THOUGH THE TIRES ARE SHOWING BALANCED ON OTHER BALANCING MACHINES AT OTHER SHOPS. OTHER BUYERS HAVE COMPLAINED ON-LINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM, BUT I SUSPECT THEY HAVE NOT OFFICIALLY REPORTED THESE PROBLEMS TO THE NHTSA. TBCBRANDS CUSTOMER SERVICE IS CLAIMING THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS AND THAT IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES, THE NHTSA WOULD HAVE REPORTS OF THIS. TIRES WERE IMPORTED BY TBCBRANDS OR TBC CORPORATION AND A PRIMARILY SOLD BY LES SCHWAB TIRE STORES. DRIVER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 73 LBS) PASSENGER'S REAR; DOT 535TLE50 1815, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 43 LBS) DRIVE'S FRONT; DOT YJ5TLEV2 2815, MADE IN VIETNAM (YELLOW, CURRENTLY AT 15 LBS) PASSENGER'S FRONT; DOT 535TLE50 1615, MADE IN CHINA (DEFECTIVE, 75 LBS)
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Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD F-250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD F-250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD F-250
Ford Motor Company has issued 38 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD F-250. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-14-0147 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKWOOD. *PE
02106 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME BI-FUEL LPG VEHICLES (WITH COOLANT LOCK OFF) MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT
98S14 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
SAFETY RECALL UPDATE TO REPLACE LOCKING LUG NUTS. *TT
98169 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING -ALIGNMENT-TOE SET PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD
981612 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS. YD
8482 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE(S) P030X (CYLINDER #1 THROUGH #8 MISFIRE DETECTED) THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED USING PROPER DIAGNOSTICS. **MR
14039 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON -P030X DTC'S CONTACT REQUEST / DETROIT AREA. **MR
7821 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
CRACKS IN THE DOOR SHEET METAL AT THE LOWER REAR OF THE WINDOW OPENING NEAR THE BELT MOLDING.
13479 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS IN THE DOOR SHEET METAL AT THE LOWER REAR OF THE WINDOW OPENING NEAR THE BELT MOLDING. *TT
13505 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT
Showing 10 of 38 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD F-250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-250
- 1993 FORD F-250 — 183 complaints
- 1994 FORD F-250 — 156 complaints
- 1995 FORD F-250 — 238 complaints
- 1996 FORD F-250 — 212 complaints
- 1997 FORD F-250 — 348 complaints
- 1998 FORD F-250 (current)
- 1999 FORD F-250 — 702 complaints
- 2000 FORD F-250 — 417 complaints
- 2001 FORD F-250 — 269 complaints
- 2002 FORD F-250 — 189 complaints
- 2003 FORD F-250 — 148 complaints
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