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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9913306/28/1999606491Subject regarding intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated. *tt08/25/1999
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9861403/30/1998601325The coolant temperature gauge reading may be inaccurate. *yc07/22/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
998305/03/1999606401Experiencing various intermittent concerns, such as low coolant level sensor leaking coolant into wiring harness. *tt08/19/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1746701/01/20051836610007319Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt06/10/2004
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
0421711/01/200410013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04/15/2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
97090297181409/02/199754079Service tips on air brake governor opertional specifications. *yc03/30/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING
1256403/01/19996091810Subject regarding proper operation and interpretation of dual air pressure gauge readings. *tt11/15/2000
589903/01/1999605258Clarification pertaining to the dual air pressure gauge function. *tt06/07/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
98232311/23/1998603930Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc03/11/1999
984403/02/1998601263Some difficulty in matching the texture of the oem anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials when servicing. *yc07/15/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
9816308/17/19986090873Locks failed. yd03/31/2000
9924211/15/19996090184Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt03/09/2000
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
99141307/12/1999608429Vehicles equipped with fd1060 or fd1460 midrange diesel engines may experience a vibration or buzz through the throttle pedal. *tt11/30/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
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