1998 FORD F-250Ford F-250 1998

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1998 FORD F-250, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company Of Canada, Ltd..
The vehicle is described as a 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Light Pickup.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
FORD2FC 3FD 2FB 2FM 3FE 4F4 5LT 3FT Regular Gasoline
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Sub-models: - F-250 Sd - F-250 4x4 - F-250 Ngv - F-250 Super Duty -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1998 FORD F-250?
     - The 1998 FORD F-250 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 13 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of MPG.
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 FORD F-250?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 FORD F-250 is $3180.
  • Where is the 1998 FORD F-250 produced?
     - The 1998 FORD F-250 is produced in Kansas City Missouri, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1998 FORD F-250?
     - There are 17 recall(s) for the 1998 FORD F-250, additional information is below.
  • What is the GVWR of a 1998 FORD F-250?
     - The 1998 FORD F-250 has a GVWR of Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg) lbs.
  • How much horsepower does the 1998 FORD F-250 have?
     - The 1998 FORD F-250 has 215 horsepower.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 4.6L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
  • 4.6L 8 cylinder 5-speed manual
  • 5.4L 8 cylinder 4-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 66714 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 69919 [USA]: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.

  • Recall 72456 [USA]: If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

  • Recall 47790 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 50660 [USA]: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

  • Recall 38524 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 61611 [USA]: A fire at the switch could occur.

  • Recall 6519 [USA]: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

  • Recall 12208 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 13277 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 2019420 [Canada]: Other

  • Recall 2011281 [Canada]: Fuel supply

  • Recall 2005028 [Canada]: Electrical

  • Recall 2004164 [Canada]: Steering

  • Recall 1998095 [Canada]: Suspension

  • Recall 1997180 [Canada]: Structure

  • Recall 2005028 [Canada]: Electrical

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • TSB160073 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Safety recall 11s21 - fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
  • 16-0073 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: For 1997-2003 f-150, 2004 f-150 heritage, 1997-1999 f-250 light duty, or 2002-2003 blackwood vehicles safety recall 11s21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel
  • TSB-14-0164 - EQUIPMENT: Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting ground. Model 1997-99 f250 ld, 1997-03 f150, 2004 f150 heritage,
  • 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 blackw
  • 07212 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10. *pe
  • 05417 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
  • 042107 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
  • 04217 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
  • 04L19 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY: Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04l19 - tie rod inspection procedure. *tt
  • 02193 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient temperatures-vehicles built through 12/31/01 equipped with 4.6l engine. *mj
  • 02176 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
  • 17571 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0603 (powertrain control module keep alive memory error) or P0605 ( powertrain control module read only memory error). *tt
  • 16515 - STEERING: Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. This includes super duty f-series. Oasis. *tt
  • 03148 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
  • 17009 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt
  • 0398 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0457. *tt
  • 03104 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
  • 030402 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve. Revised service parts. *tt
  • 0342 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles. *tt *jb
  • 12882 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY: Subject regarding the availability of rear spring clip kits for vehicles exhibiting rear spring rattle. *tt
  • 12879 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY: Subject regarding rear spring clip kits for vehicles exhibiting a rear spring rattle. *tt
  • 6489 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles built with 3-leaf or 4-leaf rear springs may exhibit a rear spring rattle. *tt
  • 13106 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS: On some vehicles the front bumpers may exhibit red staining (spots) on the bumer wing ends. *tt
  • 13060 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting rear brake grab and shoe wear. *tt
  • 13054 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area. *tt
  • 12590 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT: Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a moan noise from the front differential when the vehicle is operating in 4x2 mode and goes away when operating in 4x4 mode. *tt
  • 12562 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code P1298. *tt
  • 12738 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Some vehicles may exhibit a idle vibration.
  • 12720 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal intake coolant tube and the flexible rubber coolant hose. *tt
  • 98163 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Locks failed. Yd
  • 13238 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information regarding vehicles that exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal. *mjs
  • 13203 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Information regarding outward dents in pickup box wheel wells. *mjs
  • 7022 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Information regarding outward dents in pickup box wheel wells. *mjs
  • 99242 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt
  • 99196 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
  • 99194 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
  • 99185 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4r70w transmissions may experience delayed or no 2-3 upshift, transmission control indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0782 stored in memory. *tt
  • 99222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
  • 15742 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge. *tt
  • 02106 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some bi-fuel lpg vehicles (with coolant lock off) may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
  • 02E17 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Subject regarding heater hose to fuel rail flex line inspection. *jg
  • 12120 - POWER TRAIN: Some vehicles with 4r700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt
  • 15570 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions including lacks power, hesitates, hard to start, and/or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and produce possible diagnostic trouble codes P0103, P0172 and P0175. *tt
  • 01205 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes P0171 and or P0174. *tt
  • 012113 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH: Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with P0500, P1502 and U1039 stored in powertrian control
  • 012112 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient temperatures afte operating at steady speed or extended idle for a period of time. *tt
  • 012110 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6l 2v engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage from the cylinder head gasket at the right hand rear or the left hand front of the engine. *tt
  • 01215 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient temperatures after operating at steady speed or extended idle for a period of time. *tt
  • 15260 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY: Concerns with corroded positive starter cable. *tt
  • 01181 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH: Brake shift interlock.*jb
  • 01182 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Some vehicles may experience a cosmetic crack in the outer door panel at the lower rear corner of window opening.*jb
  • 15113 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition. *yd
  • 01136 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (pid), inputs and outputs as a diagnostic aid for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt
  • 0193 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING: A condition may exist where a driveline vibration and / or a transmission fluid leak from the extension housing seal area may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the extension housing bushing or seal walking / spinning out due t
  • 0147 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt
  • 0142 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front axle. *tt
  • 0182 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some bi-fuel vehicles may exhibit a no start condition. *tt
  • 14365 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: This bulletin addresses concerns a noise at intial engine startup when cold from the accessory drive belt. *jb
  • 00L07 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: This bulletin involves fuel door label application / replacement. *jb
  • 01111 - STRUCTURE: Some vehicles may exhibit a water leak around the rear (sliding) window. *tt
  • 00261 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6l, 5.4l, or 6.8l engine may exhibit a rough idle / miss after start-up in cold ambient temperatures. *tt
  • 14455 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Oil leak from the front or rear cylinder head oil supply rail end plugs. *tt
  • 002310 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
  • 00239 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main compuvalve harness c4025. *tt
  • 00238 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit a no crank / no start condition in temperatures below 12 degrees c (10 degrees f). *tt
  • 98S14 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS: Safety recall update to replace locking lug nuts. *tt
  • 12248 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some heavy duty and super duty vehicles may exhibit various transmission concerns, including stall on transmission engagement and / or a buzz noise on engagement. *tt
  • 12208 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some texas department of transportation (dot) trucks may encounter a radio frequency interference (rfi) condition when using hand held two-way radios in the range of 47.18 mhz. *tt
  • 5348 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Some vehicles equipped with m5od r2 manual transmission may exhibit a gear shift rattle condition in third gear. *tt
  • 5267 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding misfire codes on all engines. *tt
  • 5262 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Information on diagnosticing erratic windshield wiper operation. *tt
  • 5258 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Information on vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph. *tt
  • 5257 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on vehicles exhibiting cold engine knock. *tt
  • 4981 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines may exhibit a cold start engine knock concern until warmed up. *tt
  • 11814 - STRUCTURE: Some vehicles may exhibit cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the window opening near the belt molding. *tt
  • 11811 - WHEELS: Some vehicles built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and with 16 inch steel wheels may exhibit signs of rust around the edges of the wheels. *tt
  • 11799 - STRUCTURE: Some supercab vehicles may exhibit a moan / droan in the cab at 1500 - 1600 rpm or a cab vibration at 1800 - 1900 rpm. *tt
  • 11794 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Experiencing a rubbing or squeak noise as the steering wheel is turned. *tt
  • 4703 - WHEELS: Some trucks built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and trucks built with 16 inch steel wheels may exhibit signs of rust around the edges of the wheels. *tt
  • 4683 - STEERING: Some vehicles may exhibit a rubbing or squeak noise as the steering wheel is turned. *tt
  • 4682 - STRUCTURE: Some super cab vehicles may exhibit a moan / droan in the cab at 1500 - 1600 rpm or a cab vibration at 1800 - 1900 rpm. *tt
  • 4660 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Subject regarding the nagative battery terminal cover on some vehicles. *tt
  • 4638 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Malfunction indicator lamp on, with P0300 - P0308 misfire diagnostic trouble codes with a 4.6l engine. *tt
  • 4635 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Cold engine knock. *tt
  • 4631 - POWER TRAIN: Brief information on vehicles exhibit vibration at cruise over 50 mph. *tt
  • 4628 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles may exhibit rear axle noise. *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
  • 00123 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may experience spark knock during light-to-moderate accelerations. *tt
  • 14039 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information regarding malfunction indicator lamp on -p030x dtc's contact request / detroit area. **mr
  • 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
  • 985185 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Cold start engine noise
  • 985143 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt
  • 985063 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting vibration at cruise over 50 mph. (repeat message). *tt
  • 985062 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding idle vibration (repeat message). *tt
  • 985059 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing cold engine knock (repeat / revised message). *tt
  • 12154 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs
  • 12139 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l or 6.8l engines may exhibit a cold start engine noise until warmed up. *mjs
  • 12120 - POWER TRAIN: Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *mjs
  • 985029 - 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
  • 985028 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information regarding a new service part released for the license plate light circuit which will reduce the cose of repairs. *tt
  • 12071 - 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. *mjs
  • 14020 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT: Concerns with the manual temperature control knob falling off. *tt
  • 00611 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (pcm) replacement during service and may not run on cng or lpg., recalibration of the pcm/replacement. *mjs
  • 8432 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT: Some vehicles equipped with manual temperature control may exhibit a temperature control knob that falls off. *tt
  • 13745 - POWER TRAIN: Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs
  • 13838 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a windshield creak / squeak. *tt
  • 8163 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles with 4.6l, or 6.8l engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine cranking in cold temperatures below zero degrees f. A one-time noise from the engine may be heard, followed by rough running / misses
  • 0017 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject on the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes may appear. *mjs
  • 7821 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID : Cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the window opening near the belt molding.
  • 0015 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
  • 0014 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Vehicles may experience inner fender well- dented or dinged from stones being thrown into wheelwell. *mjs
  • 13550 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some vehicles may exhibit dents on the wheel well sheet metal of the pcik-up box area when used in off-road applications. *tt
  • 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
  • 7353 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt
  • 13010 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt
  • 98168 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Installation of vinyl floor mats service tip. Ak
  • 981617 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Floor mat installation procedure service tip. Yd
  • 981613 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Transmission fluid leaks at radiator. Yd
  • 981612 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Fuel may leak from the spring lock couplings. Yd
  • 981610 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER: The seat back may not latch/ lock in the desired position and remain folded forward over the seat cushion. Yd
  • 98169 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Steering -alignment-toe set procedure service tip. Yd
  • 98168 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
  • 13412 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt
  • 981517 - CHILD SEAT: Install a revised child seat tether kit.
  • 981512 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. Ak
  • 996876 - STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS: Information pertaining to conditions with red staining (spots) on the front bumper wing ends. *tt
  • 996788 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM: Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a rear brake grab and shoe wear. *tt
  • 996780 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area. *tt
  • 996754 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : This online bulletin addresses concerns with cracks in the door sheet metal at the lower rear of the window opening near the belt molding. *tt
  • 6702 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt
  • 99152 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
  • 99143 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT: Some 4x4 vehicles built with center disconnect front axles may exhibit a moaning noise from the front differential while operating in 4x2 mode. *tt
  • 9811001 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Concerns with waterleak conditions at the back glass on some vehicles. *tt
  • 99164 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key and / or a hard to remove key from ignition cylinder. *tt
  • 9811344 - WHEELS: Some vehicles may exhibit loose lugnuts and / or broken wheel studs. *tt
  • 9811342 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Information on removing the radio chassis from some vehicles. *tt
  • 9811286 - EQUIPMENT: Important information on using the ngs (new generation star) tester on some vehciles. *tt
  • 983316 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customer may complain of a ticking noise on initial cold start-up in park position and neutral position. *tt
  • 983315 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: The 4r100 transmission will have an orange "prior to repair" tag on the fluid pan. *tt
  • 983302 - WHEELS: This bulletin mentions how some hub o-rings may be cut during the installation of the wheels. *tt
  • 983301 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: This bulletin provides procedures on neutralizing the exhaust, transmission and engine mounts. *tt
  • 983082 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: Concerns with water leaking at the rear sliding backglass. *tt
  • 983074 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt
  • 983070 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT: Somve vehicles may exhibit a buzz / low growl noise coming from the area of the transfer case manual shift lever. *tt
  • 98-4738 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Cold engine knock 5.4l action. *ak
  • 98-4725 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Vibration at cruise over 50 mph. *ak
  • 98-4717 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Vehicles exhibit cracks in door sheet metal at lower rear of the window opening near belt molding. *ak
  • 12776 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Some vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) indicator lamp on with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) detected. *tt
  • 12750 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT: Some vhicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) indicator lamp with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). *tt
  • 6287 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some vehicles may experience an idle vibration. *tt
  • 6232 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Some vehicles may develop a coolant leak at the worm gear clamp located at the joint between the metal intake coolant tube and the coil resulting in engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code P0304 and / or rough idle. *tt
  • 996139 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT: Concerns with front differential noise. *tt
  • 996128 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Subject regarding right rear brake concerns under investigation. *tt
  • 996113 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT: Experiencing front differential noise. *tt
  • 996042 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES: Information on using 1999 procedures manual for side mirror replacement. *tt
  • 996034 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Experiencing a engine knock at cold start-up. *tt
  • 12905 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt
  • 6477 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF: Subject regarding rear spring rattle. *tt
  • 6315 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) indicator lamp with no diagnostic trouble code (dtc) detected. *tt
  • 9946 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt
  • 991313 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Subject regarding anti-lock brake lamp illumination, increased break pedal effort and / or false anti-lock brake system (abs) cycling at low speeds. *tt
  • 99139 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
  • 991210 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt
  • 99129 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
  • 99128 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling noise while driving with a/c in the off position at speeds above 64 km/h (40 mph). *tt
  • 99111 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt
  • 9996 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99. *tt
  • 99816 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
  • 99-8-15 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
  • 98L25 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Concerns with the safety certification label with incorrect total accessory reserve capacity (arc). *tt
  • BPI9905 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC: Customer may complain that the raybestos electronic brake controller does not work, works incorrectly, works intermittently, pulses the 4-way flashers, and / or interfers with antilock brakes operation. *tt
  • 976007 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Brief information regarding cylinder head temperature (cht) and fail safe cooling. *tt
  • 98130 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions. *tt
  • 98113 - STRUCTURE: Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt
  • 9818 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip. *tt
  • 12601 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Experiencing whistling noise coming from the front of the vehicle at highway speeds. *tt
  • 12591 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moaning noise. *tt
  • 5955 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT: Subject regarding front differential noise investigation. *tt
  • 5901 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Service tips for identifying injector driver module (idm) failure with diagnostic trouble code P1298. *tt
  • 99411 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Vehicles experiencing increased brake pedal effort and / or false abs cycling at low speeds, or abs lamp illumination. *tt
  • 9946 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt
  • 9943 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt
  • 98203 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs. *tt
  • 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
  • 982325 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: The malfucntion indicator lamp ( mil ) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0455 may be stored in memory. *yc
  • 982323 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc
  • 982314 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: Premature wear of the belt tensioner may occur on some vehicles. *yc
  • 982313 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles with a 7.3l direct injection (di) turbo diesel engine, one or more of the following concerns may be present: rough idle, stalling, hesitation/ stumble, loss / lack of power, poor fuel economy, and excessive oil consumption.
  • 982312 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in memory. *yc
  • 982010 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
  • 98209 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: A " ticking " noise on initial startup with shift selector in " p " or " n " position may occur on some vehicles. *yc
  • 98203 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs. *yc
  • 982117 - PARKING BRAKE: A new parking brake control rubber bumper stop is now available for service. *yc
  • 982110 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: During high idle speeds throttle sticks after steady state driving in cold ambient temperatures. *yc
  • 98259 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, dealer prep and/or customer usage. *yc
  • 9811452 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: A customer conern of inoperative cruise control. *yc
  • 9810569 - STEERING:LINKAGES: Concerns of squeaky / noisy pitman arm. *yc
  • 982740 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Concerns with high pressure oil pumps are not serviceable. *yc
  • 982721 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning. *yc
  • 982690 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Vehicles with manual transmissions may have a customer concern of inoperative cruise control. *yc
  • 982673 - WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER: If you encounter a vehicle with a missing wheel hub o-ring, do not install a new o-ring. *yc
  • 982548 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Brief information giving the correct part number for tsb 98-3-12. *yc
  • 980317 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Symptoms regarding P0300-P0308 misfire dtcs with 4.6l engines. *yc
  • 980312 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Excessive white smoke. Verify glow plug operation by performing glow plug system operation check on the hard start/no start diagnostic sheet. *tt
  • 980310 - SUSPENSION: Experiencing vibration at cruise over 50 mph. *yc
  • 9869 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Concerns with hesitation, stumble, surge, miss, rough idle, stall at idle. *tt
  • 9858 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0503 may be stored in memory. *yc
  • 9852 - TIRES: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
  • 98422 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions. *yc
  • 98419 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728. *yc
  • 98412 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: The 4r70w transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange
  • 9845 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR: Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc
  • 9844 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc
  • 9888 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
  • 985A5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc
  • 9833 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc
  • 9831 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc
Known Recall Investigations
  • Engine stalling investigation # EA06012

    In a december 3, 2007 letter, ford advised nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall to replace the cam position sensor (cps) in approximately 1.2 million subject vehicles to address reports of engine stalling.A new design cps with improved performance and durability will be installed as a remedy.Owner notifications will begin in december 2007. The subject vehicles are durable, full-sized, medium duty trucks commonly used for commercial purposes, rescue/emergency response, and commercial or recreational towing.Cps failure is comparable to unexpectedly turning the key off since the signal it produces is vital to the electronic engine control system.Cps signal loss terminates fuel injection resulting in an engine stall.Once stalled, the engine may restart right away, or may restart after a delay (typically 5 to 10 minutes), or may not restart at all.In addition to exposing the driver and other motorists to crash risk due to loss of motive power or vehicle disablement, engine stalling also effects the power assisted steering and braking. Through consumer interviews, odi determined that cps failures occurred without any form of warning, at any vehicle speed (50% at highway speeds), and under any driving condition, such as accelerating.Consumers reported that about a third of the vehicles failed to restart, with another third reporting delayed restarting.Half the vehicles that did restart experienced another stall on the same or a subsequent drive cycle (before cps replacement) re-exposing those consumers to the risks associated with a stalling event.In their voq reports, half of the odi complainants described difficulty controlling the vehicle due to lose of power assist systems, especially those who were towing at the time of the incident. The one alleged injury incident occurred in an intersection when a subject vehicle stalled while turning across oncoming lanes of traffic.Although unsubstantiated, the complainant alleged an injury to a child occupant during odis interview.The other crash allegations mostly involved low speed, loss of control incidents often caused by lack of power assist; no injuries are reported in these incidents, and property damage, if any, was minimal.Consumers also reported other incidents with significant safety risks, such as disablement in a lane or on a shoulder of a high-speed roadway or interstate, or extended disablement in remote areas during severe weather conditions. The population above is fords estimate of the 1.4 million subject vehicles produced that are currently registered.The ford complaint and warranty counts noted above are current as of fords last submission dated june 21, 2007; they do not include f-450, f-550, or econoline counts as these products were not formally within scope of the investigation when failure information was requested.Warranty data analysis indicates that about half the claims involved a stall while driving event ( fords assessment) and that poor cps durability was a longstanding concern.Ford reported that the new cps design should meet or exceed their 10 year, 150k mile life expectancy design requirement.

  • Spark plug ejection from cylinder head investigation # DP05005

    On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.Odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.As of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.In addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.Information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.In the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.In one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.In another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.None of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.As the petitioner noted, and odi¿s analysis showed, it is possible for a spark plug to detach from the engine cylinder threads in the subject vehicles.However, odi¿s analysis of 474 complaints describing such incidents found only a very few alleged any safety-related consequences.None of these showed any evidence of a serious safety consequence.Given the large population and relatively long exposure time of the subject vehicles, the complaint analysis indicates that the risk to motor vehicle safety from the alleged defect is very low.In view of the foregoing, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa¿s limited resources to best accomplish the agency¿s safety mission, the petition is denied.

  • Engine compartment fires investigation # EA05005

    Ea05-005 is closed with ford¿s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).The brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.Ford is also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.Ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation is closed.Odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford¿s recalls.Odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached closing report for details.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body Cab TypeRegular
Body ClassPickup
Brake System TypeHydraulic
DisplacementCC4600.0
DisplacementCI280.70922283576
DisplacementL4.6
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders8
EngineHP215
EngineHP_to220
EngineKW160.3255
Engine ManufacturerFord
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
GVWRClass 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
MakeFORD
MakeID460
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
Manufacturer Id976
ModelF-250
ModelID1805
Model Year1998
NCSA Body TypeLight Pickup
NCSA MakeFord
NCSA ModelF-Series pickup
Other Engine InfoEFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Romeo Engine Plant
Plant CityKANSAS CITY
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateMISSOURI
Seat Belts AllManual
VIN1FTPF28W1WKB47474
Valve Train DesignSingle Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20171104

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

NoNoN NoneNone20120219

Ford f-250 4x4 ford recall 11s21(nhtsa 11v385) fuel tank strap corrosion inspection and replacement was conducted. The fuel tank was also found to be rusted under the strap area only. After the old straps were removed the tank started to leak fuel and ford nor the dealer would replace the tank. If the straps are covered for corrosion then the tank should be also due to the corrosion transferring to the tank surface. The dealer placed new straps over a rusted tank. The truck will need over $1200.00 in repairs for safe operation and to remedy the now leaking fuel. *tr

NoFireN NoneNone20110725

The evening of july 26th, 2011 approximately 10:00pm est, an engine fire occurred in our 1998 ford f-250 truck (ext cab, triton v-8 engine, lariat ed). The f-250 had been parked in a remote parking area on the interior area of the mason county fair grounds. Due to county fair activities during that day, the truck had not been started for over 10 hours when this fire occurred. The local fire department was called and extinguished the fire. It totaled the engine, buckled the hood, blistered the paint, etc. Luckily there was no property damage, nor was there any bodily injury. We had purchased the truck in april of 2010. This truck was in pristine (eat off the engine) condition. Since we have owned it, it had regular oil changes (mobil-1 synthetic only). Aside from that, and other normal maitenance, there had been no modifications to the vehicle, which had stock eqpt when we purchased it. No-off roading, my son babied this truck. He did not even like going to his girlfriend's home with it, because she lived on a dirt road. He is more than just left without a vehicle, he is heartbroken, to say the least. I have checked that there was a police report. 911 was called, but ultimately it is the fire department that made the report. I notified ford on july 27th, 2011. On july 30th, 2011 i received a letter from maria aguilera, product claims legal analyst, ford's office of general council in dearborn, mi. We are working to gather information required by her at this time. *kb

NoNoN NoneNone20110408

On april 9th 2011 my fuel tank straps broke while driving at 45 mph. The truck was pulled to the side of the road and the tank was hanging by the fuel lines and tank neck. The truck is a ford f-250 light with a 24 1/2 gallon fuel tank, that has 102000 miles. I replaced both straps at a cost of $34.00. I painted the new straps to prevent future problems. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20101116

The metal straps holding the gas tank on my 1998 f250 (regular duty) rusted to pieces one at a time until the last strap broke and the gas tank dropped on to the road. It is a miracle the tank didn't get wedged under the vehicle or explode from being dragged on the road. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20100418

Spark plug gets blown completely out of the engine block and destroys the engine coil. The engine then needs to be rebored to be repaired to be drivable. This occurs while driving the vehicle and has now happened to us twice while the vehicle was under no load. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20090628

I recently read that nhtsa was investigating ford f 150 from 1997 to 2001 for rusting gas tank straps that effected 1.4 million trucks. I have a ford 1998 f-250 that had rusted gas tank straps. One strap let go and the tank moved out of position. I replaced it myself, but i don't know if it was done correctly or with the proper safety protection. Did ford issue a recall on this? Will they inspect the vehicle to see if it was done correctly? Is there a cost to the owner for any of this? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr the consumer stated he has an appointment with the dealer to have the straps replaced. Updated 10/25/11

NoNoN NoneNone20090305

1998 ford f-250 (early build) with 201,992 miles, had the gas tank strap rust and break resulting in the gas tank dropping to the pavement. The forward (front) gas tank strap failed and the gas tank fell to the pavement causing the release of approximately 22 gallons of fuel. The resulting spill required a cleanup by the local fire department. The spill cleanup resulted in a $453 charge by the fire department. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop at a cost of $112. The fuel tank and straps required replacement at a cost of $978.00. Total cost of event $1,500. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20081013

Steering gear box. It has become disengaged at the pitman arm. And leaking fluid. I have found that the 97 and 99 versions of this truck have had problems and recalls for this. I was told a while back ( about 1 year ago) by a car dealership owner that this truck is actually a 99 i would like to add my vehicle year to this list. I have also had problems with the spark plugs "popping out" which is also a problem with the triton engines. *tr

Read and Submit Vehicle Complaints -- 51+ complaints filed
Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0603 [1] Internal Control Module Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Error
  • P0605 [1] Internal Control Module Read Only Memory (ROM) Error
  • P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
  • P0455 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
  • P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
  • P0457 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
  • P1442 [1] A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Range/Performance
  • P1298 [2] Injector High Side Open - Bank 1
  • P0782 [1] 2-3 Shift Malfunction
  • P0103 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit High Input
  • P0172 [1] System too Rich (Bank 1)
  • P0175 [1] System too Rich (Bank 2)
  • P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)
  • P0174 [1] System too Lean (Bank 2)
  • P0500 [1] Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Malfunction
  • P1502 [1] RCNT Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
  • U1039 [1] SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id / Vehicle Speed
  • P0300 [2] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
  • P0308 [2] Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
  • P0304 [1] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
  • P0705 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input)
  • P0708 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit High Input
  • P1704 [1] Turbo Charge Relief Circuit Malfunction
  • P1705 [1] Transmission Indeterminate Failure (Failed to Neutral)
  • P0503 [1] Vehicle Speed Sensor "A" Intermittent/Erratic/High
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1FTRX27L0WKC169301998F-250KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
1FTRX27L1WNA303891998F-250NORFOLK VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
1FTPF28W1WKB474741998F-250KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
1FTRX2769WKB909221998F-250KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
1FTPF28W5WNB036711998F-250NORFOLK VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
1FTPF2760WKB937521998F-250KANSAS CITY MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
1FTRF2765WNB122971998F-250NORFOLK VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
2FTPX28W3WCB125341998F-250OAKVILLE ONTARIO, CANADA

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