1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
0 recalls, 20 complaints - 15 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 6 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
TIRES
Oct 18, 2001
Incident date: Sep 19, 2001
2 BACK TIRE BLEW OUT AT DIFFERANT TIMES, NO ACCIDENT, DAMAGE TO VEHICAL $300.00. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDTMIXD198 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
TIRES
Oct 18, 2001
Incident date: Aug 7, 2001
2 BACK TIRES BLEWOUT AT DIFFERANT TIMES, NO ACCIDENT, DAMAGE TO VEHICAL $300.00. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L1X2188 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Feb 13, 2000
TIRES BLOW OUT TREAD SEPARATES. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L IXD TIRESIZE: 225/75R16)
TIRES
Apr 5, 2001
Incident date: May 6, 2000
FIRST TIRE DEVELOPED A MYSTERIOUS FLAT SPOT @ 20,000 MILES IN MAY 2000; SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT AT 26,700MILES IN FEB. 2001; THIRD TIRE BLEW OUT AT 27,200 MILES MARCH 20, 2001. FIRESTONE DENIES THERE IS A PROBLEM; THEY ARE WRONG! *AK (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT22575R16 )
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Aug 30, 2000
ON 30 AUG 2000 WHILE TRAVELING OUR MOTOR HOME RAN OVER A BUMP IN ROAD AND STOPPED RUNNING,A WRECKER WAS CALLED MOTOR HOME WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP HAD SHORTED OUT , NEITHER THE MANAFACTURER-+ OR FORD WANT TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIRS SAYING IT IS THE OTTERS... Read more
TIRES
Nov 13, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING INTERSTATE RT.80 IN NABRASKA THIS JULY ; AT ABOUT 70 MPH I, I EXPERIANCED A NEAR FATAL BLOWOUT OF MY LEFT REAR INNER TIRE. IT ALSO DAMAGED THE OUTTER TIRE AS WELL. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE MOTOR HOME UNDER CONTROL, AND GET TO AN EXIT. WE HAD TO WAIT 5 HRS. TO GET IT REPAIRED. WE GOT HO... Read more
TIRES
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 1999
THE TIRES BLEW THE THREAD OFF AND CAUSED SEVERE BODY DAMAGE AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO TOWN. FIRESTONE WAS CONTACTED AND I WAS ADVISED TO SEND THE TIRES TO BFTS 1515 ELM HILL PKIE #405 NASHVILLE TN 37210-3615 I HAD TO PAY TO SEND THEM TO THEM AS THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO H... Read more
TIRES
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 1999
THE TIRES BLEW THE THREAD OFF AND CAUSED SEVERE BODY DAMAGE AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO TOWN. FIRESTONE WAS CONTACTED AND I WAS ADVISED TO SEND THE TIRES TO BFTS 1515 ELM HILL PKIE #405 NASHVILLE TN 37210-3615 I HAD TO PAY TO SEND THEM TO THEM AS THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO H... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Aug 25, 2000
DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. FAILURE WAS INSTANTANEOUS AND EXPLOSIVE. MINOR DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO THE VEHICLE FROM TIRE DEBRIS. CONTROL WAS MAINTAINED AS THE TIRE WAS ONE OF DUAL REAR TIRES. I CONTACTED BOTH MY LOCAL FORD ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
TREAD SEPERATED AND FLEW OFF, KNOCKING A HOLE IN 3/4 INCH PLYWOOD BOTTOM OF BUS. *AK (TIRESIZE: 225/75R16E)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/75R16E )
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 2, 2000
STEERING WHEEL NEEDS TO BE SPOKED, NO ROOM FOR THUMBS WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 2, 2000
STEERING WHEEL NEEDS TO BE SPOKED, NO ROOM FOR THUMBS WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCES. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES
Feb 5, 2000
THE STEERING ON THIS MOTORHOME IS VAGUE AND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS THERE IS EXTREME STEERING WHEEL MOVEMENT. THERE IS A FEELING OF A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN HITTING BUMPS. I'VE NEVER FELT ANYTHING LIKE IT IN ANY OTHER CAR OR MOTORHOME. THERE ARE REOPRTS OF THE PROBLEM IN VARIOUS RV PUBLICATIO... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 21, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY, DO NOT STOP AND CONTINUED TO GO PAST THE WINDSHIELD ONTO THE FIBERGLASS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Mar 29, 1999
TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING VIBRATION. *YC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: May 24, 1999
TURN SIGNAL SHORTS OUT CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW. *YC
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Dec 17, 1998
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY FAILED, IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Dec 17, 1998
THE FUEL LINE / FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION 6-5-98 AND THE MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 2-19-99 DUE TO FAILURE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE SURGES GOING UP HILL SO THE FUEL LINE / FUEL FILTER / MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED TO ELIMATE FAILURE WHICH STILL OCCURS. *YC
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Dec 17, 1998
THE FUEL LINE / FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED DUE TO CONTAMINATION 6-5-98 AND THE MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 2-19-99 DUE TO FAILURE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE SURGES GOING UP HILL SO THE FUEL LINE / FUEL FILTER / MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED TO ELIMATE FAILURE WHICH STILL OCCURS. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED (MOTORHOME). MJS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD F SUPER DUTY
15 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16697
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16697
Mar 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
15871
May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
13472
Nov 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FOR VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR MOUDLE TO SETTINGS OTHER THAN THE PRESET SETTINGS, THE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS WERE OMITTED FROM THE SHOP MANUAL. *TT
13412
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT
982321
Nov 23, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND VEHICLE ATTITUDE SERVICE KITS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS AND VEHICLE MODIFIERS WITH SIDE -TO- SIDE LEVELING CONCERNS RELATED TO WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION. *YC
982119
Nov 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC 4-3 SHIFT HUNTING WHILE ASCENDING A GRADE AND/OR NO 3-4 UPSHIFT AFTER CRESTING A GRADE. *YC
985185
Nov 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD START ENGINE NOISE
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9844
Mar 2, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SUPER DUTY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ01012
Opened: Nov 13, 2001 , Closed: Apr 30, 2002
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
There is no summary currently available
SQ00018
Opened: Nov 14, 2000 , Closed: Mar 2, 2001
STEERING SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
SQ00005
Opened: Feb 9, 2000 , Closed: Jun 20, 2000
POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING AND BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
PE93059
Opened: Jun 21, 1993 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
FUEL LINE ROUTING
There is no summary currently available
FORD F SUPER DUTY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SUPER DUTY across all model years (1990, 2001).
23
Total Recalls
558
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
19
Reported Crashes
18
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F SUPER DUTY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 49 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 50 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 3 | 78 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 115 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 0 | 20 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 27 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |