1998 Ford F-150: recalls and complaints

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• 11V38500029 Jul 2011Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting
• 05V3880007 Sep 2005Vehicle Speed Control
• 00V28400021 Sep 2000Equipment / Other / Labels
• 00V16800019 Jun 2000Exterior Lighting
• 98V16100015 Jul 1998Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 98V09500013 May 1998Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
• 98V00700021 Jan 1998Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
• 97V1710007 Oct 1997Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

1. 11V385000Received 29 Jul 2011. 1,100,000 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Mounting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 11S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2011.

2. 05V388000Received 7 Sep 2005. 4,500,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fire at the switch could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 05S28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 2005.

3. 00V284000Received 21 Sep 2000. 4,500 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, INC., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00L07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Nov 2000.

4. 00V168000Received 19 Jun 2000. 20,637 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of FMVSS 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 00S14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jul 2000.

5. 98V161000Received 15 Jul 1998. 202,000 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. If the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. A fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. The center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will be replaced.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Aug 1998.

6. 98V095000Received 13 May 1998. 1,520,000 units.

   Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 1998.

7. 98V007000Received 21 Jan 1998. 45,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a 4.2l engine and originally sold or currently registered in one of the following states: alaska, montana, north dakota, minnesota, wisconsin, new york, vermont, new hampshire, maine, michigan, idaho, wyoming, south dakota, colorado, nebraska, kansas, iowa, missouri, illinois, indiana, ohio, pennsylvania, and massachusetts. The throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in the throttle body when the temperature ranges from -10 to -40 degrees fahrenheit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance could result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a revised pcv system on these vehicles.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 97S96. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 1998.

8. 97V171000Received 7 Oct 1997. 866,000 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.

   Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Oct 1997.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1998 Ford F-150
• All 1998 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 24.

Complaints that report a crash

78

Complaints that report a fire

76

Injuries in the complaints

49

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

27 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19900
2. 19913
3. 19923
4. 19937
5. 19946
6. 19952
7. 19962
8. 199714
9. 19988
10. 19997
11. 20006
12. 20018
13. 20022
14. 20034
15. 20045
16. 20053
17. 20064
18. 20072
19. 20081
20. 20092
21. 20101
22. 20116
23. 20124
24. 20133
25. 20148
26. 201513
27. 201613
28. 201717
29. 201818
30. 20199
31. 202011
32. 202129
33. 202223
34. 202313
35. 202411
36. 202513
37. 20265
38. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford F-150?

8,258,137 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-150 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 169 recall campaigns for the Ford F-150, model years 1990 to 2027. 8 of them name the 1998 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 178 of 1,351 component mentions, or 131.8 per 1,000. For all 1998 vehicles the figure is 131.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1998 Ford F-150 open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 11 that name this model year.