1998 Ford B800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B800 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford B800. That is the most of any B800 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford B800 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ford B800 recalls (1)
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Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Arm rest is too high.
Power window noisy.
Transmission--borg wawrner t45. Stuck in reverse.
Transmission--1st and reverse gear.
Automatic transmission.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford B800?
Owners most often report power train, equipment, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford B800?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford B800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B800 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.