1998 FORD L SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD L SERIES
The 1998 FORD L SERIES 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 Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD L SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD L SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD L SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD L SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CLEARANCE LIGHTS HAVE FALLEN OFF TWICE, HITTING, WINDSHIELD, WHILE DRIVING. ASSEMBLY HANGING BY WIRES. BRAKET FOR DRIVER'S SEAT SWIVEL HAS BROKEN 3X'S WHILE DRIVING NO INITIAL SIGNS BEFORE SEAT MOVES.
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD L SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD L SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD L SERIES
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD L SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
983295 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE HEAVY TRUCK TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HOTLINE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD L SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD L SERIES
- 1993 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1994 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1995 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1996 FORD L SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD L SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1998 FORD L SERIES (current)
- 1999 FORD L SERIES — 0 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