Ford E-150 1998
Model E-150 made in 1998 by Ford got 18 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V336000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/09/1996 to 08/02/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 08/13/2007 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/03/2007 | 08/03/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 05s28.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration;s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 09V399000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4500000 | 10/27/2009 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/13/2009 | 10/13/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 09s09.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V051000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/03/1991 to 09/15/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 225000 | 02/18/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/04/2008 | 02/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 08s01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 071110 | 10022675 | Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj | 09/19/2007 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 101000 | 7 | 09/01/1998 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. the contact stated that the vehicle is difficult to start in cold weather. once the vehicle started, it would hesitate and produce a tapping noise. he had to replace the coolant frequently. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the current mileage is 102,797 and failure mileage was 101,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/11/2006 | 132228 | 1 | 11/20/2002 |
| 1998 ford e-150 v6 4.2 engine leaked coolant into #1 cylinder causing rod to bend and disable engine. *nm | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 80750 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. the contact stated that after refueling, fuel spewed out of the filler neck and onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. the technician diagnosed that the fuel tank failed due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,750. pmb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. the contact stated the fue ltank straps fractured. the contact stated that the fuel tank and straps were the same as the ones utilized on the 1998-2003 ford f-150, in which was recalled for the same failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure mileage was 250,000. kmj | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. the contact stated the straps broke on the gas tank for the vehicle. the contact stated the fuel tank and straps are the same as the ones on the 1998-2003 ford f-150 that were recalled. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure mileage was 250,000.rl | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 143786 | ||
| 98 ford e-150 / safety recall-01s14 i contacted chalmers ford dealer (beth) santa fe,nm 473-3673 / ford customer service(rebecca) 1-800-392-3673 my vehicle exhibits exactly the same symptoms as recall and was told i was not on the list and nothing could be done-i discovered the leak when i was pumping gas into the gas tank and a huge puddle of gas was observed dripping from van by an observant customer-i stopped pumping gas immediately and returned home-upon my return i inspected edge of tank and all the hoses and saw that gas had formed a ring where the fuel had leaked out-did not see leak from hoses but they were deteriorated-leak was from upper tank area and flowed downward-if this is not taken care of soon there could be many ford owners susceptible to car fires-many of the vehicles such as mine are conversion vans and we carry our entire families in them-very dangerous defect or cheap part or poor design-please help if you can | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. while at a stop sign the contact was rear ended by a vehicle driving approximately 35 mph. a police report was filed. the vehicle was driven away from the scene with damage to the rear bumper and frame. the contact suffered neck pain and was seen by a doctor at the hospital. a cat scan was performed but there was no diagnosis. approximately four months after the crash occurred the contact continued to suffer from neck pain. the doctor performed an mri and diagnosed that the contact sustained a broken neck caused by trauma. the contact stated the injury may have occurred due to the seat belt laying on the neck during the crash. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. rvk | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. while stopped at a stop sign the contact was rear ended at approximately 35 mph. there was a police report filed. the vehicle was driven away from the scene with damage to the rear bumper and frame. the contact stated suffered neck pain and went to the hospital. a cat scan was performed but there were no injuries diagnosed. approximately four months after the crash the contact continued to suffer from neck pains. the doctor performed an mri and diagnosed the contact with a broken neck caused by trauma. the contact stated the injury may have occurred due to the seat belt laying on the neck during the crash. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000 | |||