1998 Ford Louisville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Louisville years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Louisville. That is the most of any Louisville model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 Louisville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Louisville recalls (2)
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Service brakes, air
Problem: Vehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with abs. These vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided. Some vehicles were built with an air line from the system ecu relay valve module tee fitting, incorrectly connected to the system supply tank, rather than the system auxiliary primary tank.
Risk: A leakage or failure can cause a pressure loss in the secondary tank resulting in the draining of the primary tank also, and thus a complete loss of vehicle system air pressure, diminishing brake effectiveness, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. Those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir isolation.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk: The air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. With the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
Fix: Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
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.
1998 ford conventional louisville truck. Consumer smelled smoke coming from the cab. When he pulled over he tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. *kb the fire chief believed the fire was caused by electrical wiring under the dashboard. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-90-0943. *jb
The consumer is not happy with recall 00v-335, the consumer does not have a heavy truck dealer near him and has requested that ford come to him to inspect the vehicle and make any necessary repairs. Nlm
Other Ford Louisville years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 Louisville | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 Louisville | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Louisville?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, air problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Louisville?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford Louisville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Louisville model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.