Ford Pickup 1998

Model Pickup made in 1998 by Ford got 14 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control).

Model 1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE00029FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/21/200001/05/2001PROPANE VEHICLE CONVERSION
 The second-stage vehicle manufacturer, during the conversion process, installs the propane fuel tank on the left-outboard side of the vehicle cargo bed in an exposed position.this location appears to be contrary to the nfpa #152 guidelines and ford's body builder layout book - alternative fuels guidelines.in a side-swipe type of collision, between one of the subject conversions and a 1988 internation truck, the propane tank was impacted and the propane was released.the released propane reportedly ignited immediately after impact and the drivers of bothe vehicles involved were seriously burned.one driver died almost instantly in the cab of his truck and the second died

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12/01/2012950001
 We were traveling on the highway when we heard a loud noise to find out the gas tank was dragging on the highway and gasoline was pouring out in which we had found out that the ford co. had a defect & a recall in which we were not informed but was told in return that they had sent out recall notices but was sent to an old address they in reply told us it was not covered and ended up paying $700.00 out of pocket for there safety mishap is there any liability from the ford motor co since it is a issue of safety please let us know if there is any legal recourse. *tr
12/01/201295000
 We were traveling on the highway when we heard a loud noise to find out the gas tank was dragging on the highway and gasoline was pouring out in which we had found out that the ford co. had a defect & a recall in which we were not informed but was told in return that they had sent out recall notices but was sent to an old address they in reply told us it was not covered and ended up paying $700.00 out of pocket for there safety mishap is there any liability from the ford motor co since it is a issue of safety please let us know if there is any legal recourse
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/30/2008101000
 I was traveling south on highway 21s at around 9am on the morning of 7/30/08 and had just filled the gas tank up about 10 miles back, traveling at the speed limit of 55 mph in the right lane when the front strap of the gas tank broke and the tank was dragged for a short distance until i pulled to the side of the road and shut down the vehicle. the tank received a split in the front and proceeded to leak gas. i immediately phoned 911 to report the incident. fire department responded along with the passaic county department of health. because the fuel leak was more than 5 gallons i was informed i had to call and wait for a private hazordous waste company to arrive and cleanup. after 6 hours and cleanup had vehicle towed.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/30/2001
 Transmission will not go into gear. also, there is a roaring noise underneath the vehicle. dealership is aware of problem. *ak
07/01/1998
 When driving about 40 mph the vehicle wouldn't go into gear, and the consumer had to keep pulling on the stick to get to go into gear. vehicle has been in the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the problem. also, the vehicle vibrates and there is a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
08/01/1998106/01/1998
 Front rotors worn out. yh
SUSPENSION - FRONT
07/01/1998
 When driving about 40 mph the vehicle wouldn't go into gear, and the consumer had to keep pulling on the stick to get to go into gear. vehicle has been in the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the problem. also, the vehicle vibrates and there is a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR
05/16/1999208/01/1998
 The vehicle experienced failure of the torsion bar on two separate occasions while driving. *mjs
TIRES
109/01/1998
 Tire would not hold air the bottom was real mushy would not even hold a patch. *ak( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )