1998 Ford AT9522 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 26, 2000 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other AT9522 years
Not enough data
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford AT9522. The most reported problem area is trailer hitches (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Ford AT9522 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Trailer Hitches1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Trailer Hitches1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 Ford AT9522 recalls (1)

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Wheels:rimDec 7, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V120011 · 11 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

Risk: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.

Fix: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Trailer unit detached from the semi, possibly due to hitch failure (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs

Trailer Hitches · received Apr 4, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 551721

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford AT9522?

Owners most often report trailer hitches problems. The top one, trailer hitches, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford AT9522?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1998 Ford AT9522 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AT9522 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.