1998 Ford F800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Ford F800 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).

2Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your F800?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 Ford F800 recalls

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Recall 98V041Feb 24, 19981,600 vehicles affected

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

Recall 97V091May 28, 19972,400 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Ford F800 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Steering1
Exterior Lighting1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2001-02-22, Vehicle Speed Control
BRACKET THAT HOLDS SPRING THROTTLE LINKAGE HAS FALLEN OFF, AND IT WILL HANG IN A WIDE OPEN POSITION. *AK THIS HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE. *SLC
2000-08-22, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE PART THAT CAUSED THE FIRE WAS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER WITH FORD MOTOR CO. *AK
1999-09-08, Exterior Lighting
REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.
1999-04-19, Power Train
CLUTCH RELEASE LINKAGE FELL APART, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1999-01-11, Steering
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS, CAUSING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

1998 Ford F800 questions

Does the 1998 Ford F800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Ford F800: Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford F800?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Steering (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Ford F800 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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