1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
The 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 19'98 FORD F150 THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE 235/70R16 WILDERNESS HT TIRES. ONE OF THOSE TIRES STARTED TO SEPARATE ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES SO THE SAFETY ISSUE HAS BEEN DEALT WITH. HOWEVER, I'VE TRIED TALKING TO FIRESTONE ABOUT THE TIRE SEPARATION & THEY AREN'T THE LEAST BIT INTERESTED. THEIR DISTRICT MGR ( BOB ) SAID THE TIRES ARE SIX YEARS OLD AND I SHOULD BE HAPPY THAT I'VE GOTTEN THAT MUCH SERVICE OUT OF THE TIRES. THEIR STORE MGR ( MIKE HEMEL ) IN CHARLOTTE NC SAID TIRES SEPARATE WHEN THEN GET OLD. AFTER A 30 SECOND ANALYSIS OF THE TIRE HE SAID MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT WHICH CONFORMS TO THE FIRST RULE OF BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE => BLAME SOMEONE ELSE. I OFFERED TO KATHY SMITH ( FIRESTONE CORPORATE) TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO MY NORMAL MECHANIC AND HAVE THE ALIGNMENT CHECKED UNDER THE SCENARIO THAT IF IT IS MISALIGNED, I WOULD PAY THE BILL & IF IT IS IN ALIGNMENT, FIRESTONE WOULD PAY THE BILL. SHE DECLINED MY OFFER, AGAIN SUGGESTING FIRESTONE REALLY IS NOT INTERESTING IN GETTING TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE RELIABILITY RECORD OF THIS TYPE OF TIRE OR THE PROCESS TO GET ONE OF YOUR SPECIALIST TO ANALYIZE THE FAILURE MODE OF THIS PARTICULAR TIRE. I HAVE ALL FIVE OF THE OEM TIRES, ONE OF WHICH IS THE SPARE ( NEW CONDITION ) I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO MAKE THESE TIRES AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR ANALYSIS; BUT, I'D RATHER NOT KEEP THESE TIRES AROUND FOR VERY LONG IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT YOU BELIEVE DOES NOT WARRANT AN INVESTIGATION PLEASE ADVISE ME HOW TO PROCEED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99-6172 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING WHEEL LEATHER REPAIR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
- 1993 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 18 complaints
- 1994 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 23 complaints
- 1995 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 1 complaint
- 1996 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 3 complaints
- 1997 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 16 complaints
- 1998 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) (current)
- 1999 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 6 complaints
- 2000 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 5 complaints
- 2001 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 11 complaints
- 2002 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 17 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints