Ford Motor Home 1998
Model Motor Home made in 1998 by Ford got 10 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 16683 | 03/01/2003 | 10001937 | False failure of the vapor management valve (vmv). *tt *jb | 07/28/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 13187 | 09/01/1999 | 6090544 | Information regarding e40d/4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *mjs | 03/21/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 6999 | 09/01/1999 | 6090312 | Subject regarding e40d / 4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *tt | 03/14/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Battery failed. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon initial startup the consumer could hear a sharp rapping sound, while draining the oil into a clean drain pan the consumer could see fine metal particles, the consumer request that the warranty be extended for 100,000 miles or replaced the engine. nlm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 30100 | 2 | |
| Consumer states that while driving at 60 mph one drivers side rear tire blew out unexpectedly. a year later, two tires blew out on the passenger's side, causing damage to the mud flap on vehicle on both sides. the tires were sent to firestone, who told the consumer that the tire will be disposed of with no remedy.*ak | |||
| 09/09/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2098 | |
| All firestone tires with dot code vd removed. dt | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 12/11/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Original tires dot vo1l1xd417 r4s lt225/75r16 ms road range e. on dec 11, 2001 casting came off the right rear inside dueller. tire separated and stayed inflated. left rear inside dueller failed on march 26, 2002 tread completely came off and stuck under vehicle. *ak the vehicle is 98 ultra moto home. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| The tread of the firestone tire came off when it had less than 5000 miles on it. nlm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1998 motor home built on 1998 ford econoline chassis with speed control recall. consumer states that she received the recall in august of 2007. she was informed by the dealer the parts were not available so the cruise control was disconnected. still unaware when parts will be in. *kb | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 0 | 07/01/2006 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford motor home. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the manufacturer did not have the part available. the contact does not want to waste gas to have the deactivation switch disconnected. there had been no failure to date. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage was 25,000. | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 1 | 08/22/2005 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford motor home. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the part was unavailable. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 68,000. updated 01/17/08 *bf the consumer stated would like to know when the parts would be available. updated 01/17/08 *tr | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Wheel cracked. nlm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | EATONTOWN | 07724 | BUHLER FORD | 732-544-5515 |
| NV | RENO | 89511 | SIERRA RV SALES | 775-324-0522 |