1998 Ford F800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F800 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford F800. That is the most of any F800 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford F800 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 | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford F800 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Problem: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. An automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used.
Risk: This condition can cause the nut to rotate freely and lose torque. It could rotate until it is no longer connected to the front spindle and allow the front wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.
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.
Bracket that holds spring throttle linkage has fallen off, and it will hang in a wide open position. *ak this has fallen off twice. *slc
The part that caused the fire was on national backorder with ford motor co. *ak
Rear brake light not working.
Clutch release linkage fell apart, causing extended stopping distance, and could have resulted in an accident. Please provide further information. *ak
Consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering. Power steering fluid leaks, causing the hydraulic brake lamp to illuminate. The manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford F800?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford F800?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford F800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F800 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.