Ford Louisville 1998

Model Louisville made in 1998 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 44 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, air. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
99V050000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/29/1996 to 12/21/1997V (Vehicle)168705/05/1999MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/15/199903/23/1999571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. the air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence SummaryThe air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. with the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
Corrective SummaryDealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
NotesOwner notification began may 5, 1999.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).
00V335000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/05/1996 to 12/18/1997V (Vehicle)840002/16/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/19/200010/27/2000571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with abs. these vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. the air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided. some vehicles were built with an air line from the system ecu relay valve module tee fitting, incorrectly connected to the system supply tank, rather than the system auxiliary primary tank.
Consequence SummaryA leakage or failure can cause a pressure loss in the secondary tank resulting in the draining of the primary tank also, and thus a complete loss of vehicle system air pressure, diminishing brake effectiveness, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir isolation.
NotesOwner notification began february 16, 2001.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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
9820110/12/1998603686Intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated may occur on some vehicles. *yc03/02/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
98202210/12/1998603708Delco-remy has made available a revised generator for service. *yc03/03/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
98202110/12/1998603707A 41mt heavy duty starter is now available for service for the cat 3126 engine. *yc03/03/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
9823711/23/1998603721Some vehicles experience heater supply tubes that may crack and/ or leak coolant. *yc03/03/1999
98211611/01/1998603679The lower radittor hose is being pulled off at the engine water pump on some vehicles. *yc03/01/1999
9871104/13/1998601366Information on availability of revised coolant level sensor. *yc07/27/1998
97090297181509/02/199754080Some vehicles fan clutch may cycle on when electrical accessories, such as turn signals, headlamps, etc. are activated. *yc03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
981146804/01/1998613380Some models with cat c10/c12 engines may exhibit cracks in the engine front cover, near the fan hub pulley support mounting contac studs. *tt07/10/2000
9842503/02/1998601286Diagnostic informatin and wiring schematics for both the horton and kysor engine cooling fan clutches. *yc07/16/1998
BC244497050105/01/199752842Vehicles equipped with cummins m-11 and n-14 select plus engines may exhibit the air operated cooling fan running continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly. *tw09/18/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1175508/01/1998615257Some vehicles with the caterpillar 3306 engine may exhibit the lower radiator hose being disconnected from the engine water pump outlet. *tt01/10/2001
994403/08/1999604752Procedures on repairing broken radiator coolant supply tank vent hose nipples. *tt05/11/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
468708/01/1998615228Some vehicles equipped with a 5.9l (fd1060) engine may exhibit a cracked engine oil dipstick tube near the engine port. *tt01/08/2001
9815708/03/1998609537Front engine cover cracks. yd04/03/2000
97090297181609/02/199754081The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear and/or come off on some vehicles equipped with a detroit diesel engine and air conditioning. *yc03/30/1998
97090297181709/02/199754082Some electronically controlled diesel engines can be modified to increase engine output by altering the original engine management system. *yc03/30/1998
BC223497050105/01/199752775Vehicles may exhibit rear engine support bracket attatching bolts loosening. *tw09/12/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
1180008/01/1998615299Some models equipped with a 5.9l (fd1060) engine may exhibit a cracked engine oil dipstick tube near the engine port. *tt01/12/2001
98211811/01/1998603681A noise heard during driveline torque.03/01/1999
9851703/16/1998601306Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power and/or a whistling noise. *tt07/20/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
9825712/21/1998603645Concerns with the front end accessory drive belt ( fead )-fead belt may wear and/or come off. *yc03/01/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
98252012/21/1998603657Some vehicles equipped with frame-mounted vertical muffler supports may exhibit a crack along the pipe bend. *yc03/01/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
9701051063805/01/199752916The vertical exhaust heat shield may exhibit cracking around its mounting bolt hole. *yc10/30/1997
EQUIPMENT
98201410/12/1998603699Information regarding pto equipment attaching service tips. *yc03/02/1999
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
98202010/12/1998603706Conditions with the turn signal handle may become loose / broken on some vehicles. *yc03/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
98211511/01/1998603678A new service parts released. *yc03/01/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
97090297181409/02/199754079Service tips on air brake governor opertional specifications. *yc03/30/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
98232211/23/1998603928Illumination of the anti-lock brake lamp may occur and/ or there may be false anti-lock brake system (abs) messages on the optional message center on some vehicles. *yc03/11/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
9910206/01/1999606475Information regarding high floor heat during idle with pto in operation. *tt08/25/1999
98202310/12/1998603709Hinges and hinge springs are now available for service for the optional ready line access door, butterfly doors or transverse access doors. *yc03/03/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
981133302/02/1998607503Engineering is investigating conditions on the hood spring contacting the hood causing damage to the hood and / or insulation. *tt09/24/1999
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
9705011060905/01/199752889Vehicles equipped with the fd 1460 engine may exhibit rear engine support bracket attaching bolts lossening. *tw10/30/1997
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
9842403/02/1998601285Condition with tires being lower than expected tire life. *yc07/16/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
99121006/14/1999606461Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt01/05/2001
98329502/05/1998607460Information on the heavy truck technical assistance hotline. *tt09/23/1999
9824312/07/1998604055Concerns regarding the instrument panel plate cracks at parking brake valve. *yc03/16/1999
9851803/16/1998601307The oil level indicator may be difficult to install and/or when installed may contact the crakshaft on some vehicles. *yc07/20/1998
9705011062405/01/199752903New design for grill mounted bug/dirt screen to alleviate problem of screen rubbing against power steering cooler. *tw10/30/1997
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
BC239497050105/01/199752831The air operated cooling fan mayu run continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly. *tw09/18/1997
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
97090297181309/02/199754078Under certain conditions, road splash and spray may build up on the cab side windows. *yc03/30/1998
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
9820210/12/1998603687The power distribution box cover is now available. *yc03/02/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12/16/20071
 1998 ford conventional louisville truck. consumer smelled smoke coming from the cab. when he pulled over he tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. *kb the fire chief believed the fire was caused by electrical wiring under the dashboard. ohio traffic crash report # 10-90-0943. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
 The consumer is not happy with recall 00v-335, the consumer does not have a heavy truck dealer near him and has requested that ford come to him to inspect the vehicle and make any necessary repairs. nlm