1998 FORD F-350
1 recalls, 16 complaints - 19 TSBs
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
TIRES
May 31, 2010
Incident date: May 4, 2010
WE SOLD A CUSTOMER SOME 35-13.50-20 MICKEY THOMPSON ATZ TIRES BACK IN 2007 CUSTOMER BROUGHT BACK THE TIRES IN MAY OF 2010 FOR CRACKING AROUND THE SIDEWALL AND LUGS CONTACTED MICKEY THOMPSON ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THAT RECEIVED A RGA BUT WAS NOT TOLD WHERE TO SEND THEM CALLED REPEATEDLY BUT WITH NO A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 19, 2007
Incident date: Oct 26, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 1999 FORD F-350 AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL TANK WAS LEAKING. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING OUT ON THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE CONTACT FOUND OUT THAT FORD WAS SPRAYING THE INNER-LINER OF THE TANK CAUSING IT TO MIX WITH THE FUEL AND CLOG THE FILTERS. TH... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 22, 2005
Incident date: May 24, 2005
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF 1998 FORD F350 CAUSING IT TO STRIKE GUARD RAIL (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TS *NM
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 23, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TREAD SEPARATED FROM RIGHT REAR TIRE. CONSUMER HAD NOT STRUCK ANYTHING, AND TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AND EXAMINED WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE TIRE. HE REALIZED THAT ALL THE TREAD WAS GONE BUT SIDEWALL WAS STILL INTACT. IT WAS... Read more
TIRES
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Jul 12, 2001
RIGHT REAR DUAL TIRE BLOWOUT AND TREAD SEPARATION AT 40 MPH, RESULTING IN APPROX $300.00 DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF RV.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT225 R16E)
2 deaths
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
NEW TIRES FIRST YEAR OF USE - JUST SHREDDED WHILE DRIVING - DIDNT GO FLAT - JUST EXPLODED AND WERE UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16 )
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES HE SMELLS DIESEL FUMES. HEADLIGHT AND INTERIOR LIGHTS HESITATE WHEN THEY ARE FIRST TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. DRIVELINE HAS TOO MUCH SLACK. DOORS RATTLE. RUBBER TRIM AROUND BACK DOOR IS COMING OFF. HEATER SWITCH IS BAD. LOUD EXHAUST LEAK AFTER STAR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES HE SMELLS DIESEL FUMES. HEADLIGHT AND INTERIOR LIGHTS HESITATE WHEN THEY ARE FIRST TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. DRIVELINE HAS TOO MUCH SLACK. DOORS RATTLE. RUBBER TRIM AROUND BACK DOOR IS COMING OFF. HEATER SWITCH IS BAD. LOUD EXHAUST LEAK AFTER STAR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES HE SMELLS DIESEL FUMES. HEADLIGHT AND INTERIOR LIGHTS HESITATE WHEN THEY ARE FIRST TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. DRIVELINE HAS TOO MUCH SLACK. DOORS RATTLE. RUBBER TRIM AROUND BACK DOOR IS COMING OFF. HEATER SWITCH IS BAD. LOUD EXHAUST LEAK AFTER STAR... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES HE SMELLS DIESEL FUMES. HEADLIGHT AND INTERIOR LIGHTS HESITATE WHEN THEY ARE FIRST TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. DRIVELINE HAS TOO MUCH SLACK. DOORS RATTLE. RUBBER TRIM AROUND BACK DOOR IS COMING OFF. HEATER SWITCH IS BAD. LOUD EXHAUST LEAK AFTER STAR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES HE SMELLS DIESEL FUMES. HEADLIGHT AND INTERIOR LIGHTS HESITATE WHEN THEY ARE FIRST TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. DRIVELINE HAS TOO MUCH SLACK. DOORS RATTLE. RUBBER TRIM AROUND BACK DOOR IS COMING OFF. HEATER SWITCH IS BAD. LOUD EXHAUST LEAK AFTER STAR... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 1, 1999
SEAT BELT RECTRACTORS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BE LOOSE AND THE PASSENGER TO MANUALLY FED IT INTO RETRACTOR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 10, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
INTERMITTENTLY, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Dec 1, 1998
DRIVER IS NOT ABLE TO SEE IF THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS BLINKING DURING THE DAY TIME AND VERY LITTLE DURING THE NIGHT TIME. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. DEALERSHIP NOT ABLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Mar 22, 1998
FORD REMOVED HEAD RESTRAINTS FROM THE REAR SEATS OF THE NEW MODELS. *AK
AIR BAGS
Mar 16, 1998
WANTS INSTALLMENT OF AN AIR BAG ON-FF SWITCH SINCE CHILD RIDES IN FRONT SEAT.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD F-350
19 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
032131
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *TT
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
14455
Nov 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT
98168
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
12905
Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT
12562
Mar 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT
5901
Mar 1, 1999
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SERVICE TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE (IDM) FAILURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT
BPI9905
Jan 1, 1999
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE RAYBESTOS ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT WORK, WORKS INCORRECTLY, WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, PULSES THE 4-WAY FLASHERS, AND / OR INTERFERS WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES OPERATION. *TT
12248
Dec 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME HEAVY DUTY AND SUPER DUTY VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION CONCERNS, INCLUDING STALL ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND / OR A BUZZ NOISE ON ENGAGEMENT. *TT
982314
Nov 23, 1998
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BELT TENSIONER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
982313
Nov 23, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH A 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS MAY BE PRESENT: ROUGH IDLE, STALLING, HESITATION/ STUMBLE, LOSS / LACK OF POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.
982310
Nov 23, 1998
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK
98205
Oct 12, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AND ENGINE MISS DUE TO INJECTOR BORE SCUFFING AT GREEN ENGINE BREAK-IN. *YC
980312
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE. VERIFY GLOW PLUG OPERATION BY PERFORMING GLOW PLUG SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK ON THE HARD START/NO START DIAGNOSTIC SHEET. *TT
982740
Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMPS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. *YC
983074
Feb 27, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT
983315
Feb 3, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE 4R100 TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE AN ORANGE "PRIOR TO REPAIR" TAG ON THE FLUID PAN. *TT
98123
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
9814
Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT
FORD F-350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 across all model years (1991, 2020).
116
Total Recalls
6,535
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
347
Reported Crashes
205
Reported Fires
17
Reported Deaths
FORD F-350 - Year by Year
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| 2021 | 0 | 119 | View |
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| 2018 | 2 | 304 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 729 | View |
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| 1998 (current) | 1 | 16 | |
| 1997 | 4 | 188 | View |
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| 1994 | 7 | 126 | View |
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| 1992 | 7 | 74 | View |
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