Ford F800 1998
Model F800 made in 1998 by Ford got 6 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningpower train, suspension.
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 | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V091000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/03/1997 to 04/14/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 2400 | 06/11/1997 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/28/1997 | 05/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. the welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage may not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear other than that indicated on the prndl, or in some cases, rndl. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The domestic special order (dso) park brake may not engage when the shift lever is placed in the park position, or in the vehicle moving in an unintended direction when the accelerator is pressed. in some vehicles the dso parking brake mechanism also may not be properly adjusted, which can result in the park brake not engaging when the shift lever is placed in the park position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin june 16, 1997. note: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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V041000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/18/1997 to 06/18/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1600 | 04/15/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/24/1998 | 02/27/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. an automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause the nut to rotate freely and lose torque. it could rotate until it is no longer connected to the front spindle and allow the front wheel to separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin april 15, 1998.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01127 | 06/25/2001 | 622675 | Some vehicles equipped with 26 inch diameter fans may exhibit an engine overheat condition. *tt | 10/22/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 11817 | 08/01/1998 | 615313 | Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
| 4709 | 08/01/1998 | 615248 | Some medium duty trucks may have a concern with a worn or binding clutch rod ball end. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 991311 | 06/28/1999 | 606513 | Conditions with power steering fluid leaking from the brake pump reservoir at 90 degree elbow on some vehicles. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 01B74 | 05/01/2001 | 620171 | Some vehicles equipped with dso hendrickson air suspension option have experienced cracked frames at the torque rod attachment to the left hand side rail. the stresses imposed by the torque rod exceed the material yield strength causing c | 07/19/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/13/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| The part that caused the fire was on national backorder with ford motor co. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 07/20/1998 | 6 | 11/30/1998 | |
| Rear brake light not working. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/09/1997 | 0 | ||
| Recall: auto transmission shift linkage/97v091000. this company has three vehicles off the road because of the recall and the dealership has no knowledge of this recall. dealer said the highest mfr no. is 97s70. vin: 1fdnf0c4wva04234, 1fdnf80c8wva04236. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 04/16/1999 | |||
| Clutch release linkage fell apart, causing extended stopping distance, and could have resulted in an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||
| 03/03/1998 | |||
| 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 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| 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 | |||