1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
The 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY has received a total of 20 safety complaints 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 problems involve the Tires (6 complaints), Tirestreadbelt (3 complaints), and Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2 BACK TIRES BLEWOUT AT DIFFERANT TIMES, NO ACCIDENT, DAMAGE TO VEHICAL $300.00. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L1X2188 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
2 BACK TIRE BLEW OUT AT DIFFERANT TIMES, NO ACCIDENT, DAMAGE TO VEHICAL $300.00. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDTMIXD198 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
TIRES BLOW OUT TREAD SEPARATES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L IXD TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)
FIRST TIRE DEVELOPED A MYSTERIOUS FLAT SPOT @ 20,000 MILES IN MAY 2000; SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT AT 26,700MILES IN FEB. 2001; THIRD TIRE BLEW OUT AT 27,200 MILES MARCH 20, 2001. FIRESTONE DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM; THEY ARE WRONG! *AK (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 )
ON 30 AUG 2000 WHILE TRAVELING OUR MOTOR HOME RAN OVER A BUMP IN ROAD AND STOPPED RUNNING,A WRECKER WAS CALLED MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP HAD SHORTED OUT , NEITHER THE MANAFACTURER-+ OR FORD WANT TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIRS SAYING IT IS THE OTTERS FAULT
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
982119 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC 4-3 SHIFT HUNTING WHILE ASCENDING A GRADE AND/OR NO 3-4 UPSHIFT AFTER CRESTING A GRADE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SUPER DUTY
- 1993 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 4 complaints
- 1994 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 27 complaints
- 1995 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 13 complaints
- 1996 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 12 complaints
- 1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 28 complaints
- 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY (current)
- 1999 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 115 complaints
- 2000 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 78 complaints
- 2001 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 38 complaints
- 2002 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 50 complaints
- 2003 FORD F SUPER DUTY — 33 complaints
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