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1998 FORD B800

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 3 TSBs

97V091000 May 28, 1997
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
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 OTH... Read more
Consequence
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 I... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT TUBE AND, IF SO EQUIPPED, TO HAVE THE DSO PARK BRAKE LINKAGE ADJUSTED.
2,400 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Sep 8, 1999
ARM REST IS TOO HIGH.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Sep 8, 1999
POWER WINDOW NOISY.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Jun 17, 1998
TRANSMISSION--BORG WAWRNER T45. STUCK IN REVERSE.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION--1ST AND REVERSE GEAR.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Sep 8, 1999
AUDIO AND CONSOLE CONTROL SYSTEM--REPLACED WIRING, SPEAKERS, AND RADIO SYSTEM 4 TIMES.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD B800

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)2
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1
991311 Jun 28, 1999
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
CONDITIONS WITH POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE PUMP RESERVOIR AT 90 DEGREE ELBOW ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT
4709 Aug 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE A CONCERN WITH A WORN OR BINDING CLUTCH ROD BALL END. *TT
11817 Aug 1, 1998
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SOME MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS MAY HAVE A CONCERN WITH A WORN OR BINDING CLUTCH ROD BALL END. *TT

FORD B800 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD B800 across all model years (1979, 1998).

8 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD B800 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1998 (current) 1 6
1996 0 1 View
1995 0 3 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 2 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View

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