1998 FORD F800
2 recalls, 7 complaints - 5 TSBs
98V041000 Feb 24, 1998
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT WAS DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL BY INCORRECT TOOLS OR AN INCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION WAS USED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUT TO ROTATE FREELY AND LOSE TORQUE. IT COULD ROTATE UNTIL IT IS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE FRONT SPINDLE AND ALLOW THE FRONT WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUTS WITH CASTLE NUTS AND COTTER PINS.
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Feb 22, 2001
BRACKET THAT HOLDS SPRING THROTTLE LINKAGE HAS FALLEN OFF, AND IT WILL HANG IN A WIDE OPEN POSITION. *AK THIS HAS FALLEN OFF TWICE. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 13, 2000
THE PART THAT CAUSED THE FIRE WAS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER WITH FORD MOTOR CO. *AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Jul 20, 1998
REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Apr 16, 1999
CLUTCH RELEASE LINKAGE FELL APART, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Mar 3, 1998
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS, CAUSING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 8, 1997
Incident date: Jun 9, 1997
RECALL: AUTO TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE/97V091000. THIS COMPANY HAS THREE VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE RECALL AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS RECALL. DEALER SAID THE HIGHEST MFR NO. IS 97S70. VIN: [XXX], [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 8, 1997
Incident date: Jun 9, 1997
RECALL: AUTO TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE/97V091000. THIS COMPANY HAS THREE VEHICLES OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE RECALL AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS RECALL. DEALER SAID THE HIGHEST MFR NO. IS 97S70. VIN: [XXX], [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATI... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FORD F800
5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 2 |
| 015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
01127
Jun 25, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 26 INCH DIAMETER FANS MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION. *TT
01B74
May 1, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DSO HENDRICKSON AIR SUSPENSION OPTION HAVE EXPERIENCED CRACKED FRAMES AT THE TORQUE ROD ATTACHMENT TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE RAIL. THE STRESSES IMPOSED BY THE TORQUE ROD EXCEED THE MATERIAL YIELD STRENGTH CAUSING C
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 F800 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F800 across all model years (1979, 1998).
28
Total Recalls
24
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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