1998 FORD LOUISVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE
The 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE, potentially affecting up to 10,087 vehicles.
Recall 00V335000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 8,400 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TANDEM REAR AXLE TRUCKS WITH ABS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS PLUMBED SO THAT COMPLETE AIR RESERVOIR ISOLATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. SOME VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN AIR LINE FROM THE SYSTEM ECU RELAY VALVE MODULE TEE FITTING, INCORRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE SYSTEM SUPPLY...
Consequence: A LEAKAGE OR FAILURE CAN CAUSE A PRESSURE LOSS IN THE SECONDARY TANK RESULTING IN THE DRAINING OF THE PRIMARY TANK ALSO, AND THUS A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE SYSTEM AIR PRESSURE, DIMINISHING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE HAS THE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AIR LINE. THOSE WITH THE CONDITION WILL BE CORRECTLY PLUMBED AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM TESTED TO VERIFY PROPER RESERVOIR ISOLATION.
View full details →Recall 99V050000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 1,687 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL WABCO AIR DRYER. THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS PLUMBED SO THAT THE SYSTEMS DID NOT PROVIDE AIR RESERVOIR ISOLATION. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THE AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR PRESSURE COULD BE DEPLETED, ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKE. WITH THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKE DEPLOYED, THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP AND COULD NOT BE MOVED UNTIL THE BRAKE AIR SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AIR LINE PLUMBING TO INSTALL A CHECK VALVE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1998 FORD CONVENTIONAL LOUISVILLE TRUCK. CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE CAB. WHEN HE PULLED OVER HE TRIED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. *KB THE FIRE CHIEF BELIEVED THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE DASHBOARD. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-90-0943. *JB
THE CONSUMER IS NOT HAPPY WITH RECALL 00V-335, THE CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE A HEAVY TRUCK DEALER NEAR HIM AND HAS REQUESTED THAT FORD COME TO HIM TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE
Ford Motor Company has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98202 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX COVER IS NOW AVAILABLE. *YC
982021 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
A 41MT HEAVY DUTY STARTER IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE FOR THE CAT 3126 ENGINE. *YC
9811468 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
SOME MODELS WITH CAT C10/C12 ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT CRACKS IN THE ENGINE FRONT COVER, NEAR THE FAN HUB PULLEY SUPPORT MOUNTING CONTAC STUDS. *TT
9811333 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS ON THE HOOD SPRING CONTACTING THE HOOD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOOD AND / OR INSULATION. *TT
BC2234970501 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET ATTATCHING BOLTS LOOSENING. *TW
97050110609 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FD 1460 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT REAR ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS LOSSENING. *TW
97050110624 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW DESIGN FOR GRILL MOUNTED BUG/DIRT SCREEN TO ALLEVIATE PROBLEM OF SCREEN RUBBING AGAINST POWER STEERING COOLER. *TW
97010510638 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THE VERTICAL EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD MAY EXHIBIT CRACKING AROUND ITS MOUNTING BOLT HOLE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD LOUISVILLE
- 1993 FORD LOUISVILLE — 0 complaints
- 1996 FORD LOUISVILLE — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD LOUISVILLE — 0 complaints
- 1998 FORD LOUISVILLE (current)
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