Ford B Series 1998
Model B Series made in 1998 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
99133 | 06/28/1999 | 606491 | Subject regarding intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated. *tt | 08/25/1999 | |
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
98614 | 03/30/1998 | 601325 | The coolant temperature gauge reading may be inaccurate. *yc | 07/22/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
9983 | 05/03/1999 | 606401 | Experiencing various intermittent concerns, such as low coolant level sensor leaking coolant into wiring harness. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
17467 | 01/01/2005 | 18366 | 10007319 | Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt | 06/10/2004 |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
042107 | 12/13/2004 | 042414 | 10014086 | General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt | 04/28/2005 |
04217 | 11/01/2004 | 10013369 | General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
970902971814 | 09/02/1997 | 54079 | Service tips on air brake governor opertional specifications. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | |||||
12564 | 03/01/1999 | 6091810 | Subject regarding proper operation and interpretation of dual air pressure gauge readings. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
5899 | 03/01/1999 | 605258 | Clarification pertaining to the dual air pressure gauge function. *tt | 06/07/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
9844 | 03/02/1998 | 601263 | Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
991413 | 07/12/1999 | 608429 | Vehicles equipped with fd1060 or fd1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through the throttle pedal. *tt | 11/30/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
08/07/2001 | |||
Was driving 63mph and had heard a thumping noise against vehicle. pulled over, and noticed left rear inner tire had ripped a hole in the storage compartment. noticed tread had also separated from tire which remained intacted. four winds motorhome, original equipment, firestone, steel tex, lt225/75r16 with 50,000 miles.*ak |