1998 Ford L8501 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other L8501 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford L8501. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 L8501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ford L8501 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:rim
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.
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.
Brakes feel "spongy" or "soft" when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Consumer is concerned that the brake system would not stop vehicle in an emergency braking situation. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. *ak *jb
Other Ford L8501 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford L8501?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford L8501?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford L8501 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other L8501 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.