Owners have filed 81 complaints
about the 1998 Ford E-150 with NHTSA between 1997 and 2017.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 8 of 23 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 78
Against the median year of the Ford E-150. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 57
11.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 24
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
13.6%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
13.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
27.1%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
414.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
932.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
725.0%
150,000+ miles
414.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 1997peak 9Apr 2017
NHTSA investigations into the 1998 Ford E-150
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
DP05005Opened 22 Sep 2005Closed 4 Jan 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR THE DEALER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, REPORTED THAT A SPARK PLUG DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER AND/OR EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE.AS OF DECEMBER 8, 2005, ODI IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ALLEGATIONS WHERE THE ALLEGED DEFECT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, A CRASH, AN INJURY, OR A FATALITY IN A...
Recalls on the 1998 Ford E-150
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
09V399000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Risk: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
08V051000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Risk: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
07V336000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
01V114000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGES OR OTHER SEVERE-DUTY APPLICATIONS INVOLVING OPERATION AT OR NEAR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT WITH FREQUENT TWISTING OF THE VEHICLE BODY, SUCH AS OFF-ROAD, ROUGH ROAD OR SPEED BUMP EVENTS, THE 35 GALLON MID-SHIP FUEL TANK COULD DEVELOP A CRACK WHERE IT CONTACTS THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER. IF THE FUEL TANK CRACKS, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 84,000 milesAugusta, GACrash1 injured
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH A CCI AIRTOUCH PNEUMATIC GAS/BRAKE. THE MODEL WAS UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, TREES, AND A STREET LAMP. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
NHTSA complaint #10681211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesCharleroi, PACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE WITH DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND FRAME. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK PAIN AND WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR AT THE HOSPITAL. A CAT SCAN WAS PERFORMED BUT THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSIS. APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO SUFFER FROM NECK PAIN. THE DOCTOR PERFORMED AN MRI AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK CAUSED BY TRAUMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE INJURY MAY HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE SEAT BELT LAYING ON THE NECK DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10416465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Simpsonville, KY1 injured
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
WHILE WORKING NEAR ONE OF THESE VEHICLES, CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY HIT HER CALVE AGAINST THE LUGS OF THE VEHICLE WHICH EXTEND EXCESSIVELY FROM THE FENDERS. CONSUMERS LEG WAS WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED, CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING PAIN AND SUFFERING, THE PERSON WRITING THIS LETTER DOES NOT OWN THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #566935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rochester, NYCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED CAUSING CRASH. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND AFTER FIRST CRASH, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PLOW AHEAD UNTIL FOUR VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #746980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portland, ORCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE SKIDS AND THE PEDAL DOES NOT KICK BACK. ALSO THE ABS DOES NOT ACTIVATE. VEHICLE HAS REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES, AND SAID IT WAS NORMAL. CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM ON COMPUTER.
NHTSA complaint #855305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Junction, COFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
A THERMACTOR CHECK VALVE FAILED, CAUSING EXHAUST GASES TO BURN A HOLE IN A/C HOSE, ALLOWING FREON AND REFRIGERANT OIL TO SPRAY ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING A FIRE. THIS HAPPENED TO A24-PASSENGER BUS CARRYING 10 ELDERLY WHEEL CHAIR BOUND RESIDENTS OF A NURSING HOME.
NHTSA complaint #524367 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 150,000 milesMableton, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL LEAKED OUT. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MIDSHIP FUEL TANK DEVELOPED A CRACK WHERE IT CONTACTED THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #10971593 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesAugusta, GACrash1 injured
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH A CCI AIRTOUCH PNEUMATIC GAS/BRAKE. THE MODEL WAS UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT CAUSE OR WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, TREES, AND A STREET LAMP. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
NHTSA complaint #10681211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 152,000 milesGlendale, AZ
WHEELS
LEFT FRONT TIRE (MICHELIN P235/75R15 LTX M/S2) SEPARATION AT 25 MPH. ALSO, NOTICEABLE STRESS CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. TIRES BOUGHT 01/2010; WITH 7/32 TREAD REMAINING. REFERENCE 13T012000.
NHTSA complaint #10608670 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,750 milesRussell, MA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,750.
NHTSA complaint #10484587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 250,000 milesCirle Pines, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND STRAPS WERE THE SAME AS THE ONES UTILIZED ON THE 1998-2003 FORD F-150, IN WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
NHTSA complaint #10425451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesCharleroi, PACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM THE SCENE WITH DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND FRAME. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK PAIN AND WAS SEEN BY A DOCTOR AT THE HOSPITAL. A CAT SCAN WAS PERFORMED BUT THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSIS. APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE CRASH OCCURRED THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO SUFFER FROM NECK PAIN. THE DOCTOR PERFORMED AN MRI AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK CAUSED BY TRAUMA. THE CONTACT STATED THE INJURY MAY HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE SEAT BELT LAYING ON THE NECK DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10416465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 143,786 milesEspanola, NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
98 FORD E-150 / SAFETY RECALL-01S14 I CONTACTED CHALMERS FORD DEALER ([XXX]) SANTA FE,NM 473-3673 / FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE([XXX]) 1-800-392-3673 MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS RECALL AND WAS TOLD I WAS NOT ON THE LIST AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE-I DISCOVERED THE LEAK WHEN I WAS PUMPING GAS INTO THE GAS TANK AND A HUGE PUDDLE OF GAS WAS OBSERVED DRIPPING FROM VAN BY AN OBSERVANT CUSTOMER-I STOPPED PUMPING GAS IMMEDIATELY AND RETURNED HOME-UPON MY RETURN I INSPECTED EDGE OF TANK AND ALL THE HOSES AND SAW THAT GAS HAD FORMED A RING WHERE THE FUEL HAD LEAKED OUT-DID NOT SEE LEAK FROM HOSES BUT THEY WERE DETERIORATED-LEAK WAS FROM UPPER TANK AREA AND FLOWED DOWNWARD-IF THIS IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF SOON THERE COULD BE MANY FORD OWNERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CAR FIRES-MANY OF THE VEHICLES SUCH AS MINE ARE CONVERSION VANS AND WE CARRY OUR ENTIRE FAMILIES IN THEM-VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT OR CHEAP PART OR POOR DESIGN-PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10401188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,000 milesCocoa, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND CRAWL OVER TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS IS AWFUL SINCE I HAD ADVANCED COPD BREATHING PROBLEMS. I HAD TO ORDER THE PART TODAY, AND HOPE FOR THE BEST TO GET IT INSTALLED, AGAIN AT MY EXPENSE. THE HANDLES SHOULD NOT BROKE ON A 1998 VEHICLE SO SOON. I HAVE READ ALL COMPLAINTS FOR 1998 FORD E150 VANS, I HAVE A SHERROD CONVERSION VAN. 04-10-2009 BACK A/C & HEAT DOES NOT BLOW COLD OR HEAT FROM BACK UNIT. THE FAN PART IS THE ONLY PART THAT WORKS IN THE BACK UNIT. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS. 01-20-2002 THE FRONT A/C & HEAT DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED WHEN IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME SHERROD IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, AND REPLACEMENT AT MY EXPENSE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE PROBLEMS, AND HELP ME OUT. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10297724 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,000 milesCocoa, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND CRAWL OVER TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS IS AWFUL SINCE I HAD ADVANCED COPD BREATHING PROBLEMS. I HAD TO ORDER THE PART TODAY, AND HOPE FOR THE BEST TO GET IT INSTALLED, AGAIN AT MY EXPENSE. THE HANDLES SHOULD NOT BROKE ON A 1998 VEHICLE SO SOON. I HAVE READ ALL COMPLAINTS FOR 1998 FORD E150 VANS, I HAVE A SHERROD CONVERSION VAN. 04-10-2009 BACK A/C & HEAT DOES NOT BLOW COLD OR HEAT FROM BACK UNIT. THE FAN PART IS THE ONLY PART THAT WORKS IN THE BACK UNIT. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS. 01-20-2002 THE FRONT A/C & HEAT DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED WHEN IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME SHERROD IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING IT IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, AND REPLACEMENT AT MY EXPENSE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE PROBLEMS, AND HELP ME OUT. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10297724 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,865 milesRochester, WA
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REBUILT THE CYLINDER HEADS. FOR ONE YEAR, TWO MONTHS, AND NINETEEN DAYS, THE PINGING NOISE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST HER WITH THE REPAIR, ALTHOUGH THE WARRANTY WAS VALID. A SECOND DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE ON APRIL 10, 2008 AND STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEAL WAS LEAKING, THERE WERE OIL LEAKS PRESENT IN THREE PLACES ON THE OIL GASKETS, THE TIMING WAS OFF, AND THERE WAS CONDENSATION ON THE OIL CAP. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE SECOND DEALER CHARGED THE CONTACT $107 TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,865 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,100.
NHTSA complaint #10225068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,865 milesRochester, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REBUILT THE CYLINDER HEADS. FOR ONE YEAR, TWO MONTHS, AND NINETEEN DAYS, THE PINGING NOISE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST HER WITH THE REPAIR, ALTHOUGH THE WARRANTY WAS VALID. A SECOND DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE ON APRIL 10, 2008 AND STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEAL WAS LEAKING, THERE WERE OIL LEAKS PRESENT IN THREE PLACES ON THE OIL GASKETS, THE TIMING WAS OFF, AND THERE WAS CONDENSATION ON THE OIL CAP. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE SECOND DEALER CHARGED THE CONTACT $107 TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,865 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,100.
NHTSA complaint #10225068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesTomball, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2008 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS CALLED THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #10221539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesRochster, WA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1998 (MANUFACTURED 1997) FORD 4.2 LITER ENGINE BLEW MAIN HEAD GASKET - ENGINE FROZE UP. REPLACED WITH REMANUFACTURED ENGINE - COMBUSTION TOO HIGH - PINGS - FORD REFUSES TO INSTALL ANOTHER ENGINE. CARBON BUILD UP - VALVES, RINGS, CRANKSHAFT, EGR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL ALL BE DAMAGED IF NOT CORRECTED. DEALER HAD TRIED ON 5 OCCASIONS - FORD CONTINUES TO DENY APPROVAL FOR ANOTHER ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #10210898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,614 milesWinchester, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
98 FORD E150, 4.2L,82K MILES, ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING. TOOK TO FORD DEALER. THEY SAID NEEDS NEW ENGINE. COST $4749. I FIND OUT THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN FAILING PREMATURELY AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT. THEY SUPPOSEDLY SENT OUT A RECALL TO REPLACE GASKET. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE. I THINK I SHOULD GET PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #10206802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,000 milesSalem, OR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO START IN COLD WEATHER. ONCE THE VEHICLE STARTED, IT WOULD HESITATE AND PRODUCE A TAPPING NOISE. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT FREQUENTLY. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 102,797 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
NHTSA complaint #10196094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,228 milesGainesville, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1998 FORD E-150 V6 4.2 ENGINE LEAKED COOLANT INTO #1 CYLINDER CAUSING ROD TO BEND AND DISABLE ENGINE.
NHTSA complaint #10177875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,000 milesNEW Hope, MN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1998 FORD E150 5.4 TRITON V8 BLEW A SPARK PLUG AT 98000 MILES REQUIRING HEAD REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10142816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125 milesRichfield, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A POPPING SOUND, THE TRUCK STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO STALL. I CALLED CLARK FORD AFTER HEARING ABOUT A SPARK PLUG PROBLEM WITH FORD TRUCKS AND THEY CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC AND THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, THIS RESULTED IN ALSO A RADIATOR SPLIT.
NHTSA complaint #10140301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miamisburg, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10124856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miamisburg, OH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10124856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miamisburg, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AT ONLY 70,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WAS NEVER USED FOR TOWING OR PULLING ALSO SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TIE ROD ENDS, BACK WINDOW LEAKING,VALVES CLATERRING,TIRE WEAR 3 SETS REPLACED, BODY PANELS RUSTING,STEP BUMBERS COMPLETLY RUSTED AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #10124856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marshall, IL
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
I PURCHASED FOUR GOODYEAR WRANGLER ATD 255/70R16 TIRES FROM SAM'S WHOLESALE CLUB. I HAVE EXPERIENCED IRREGULAR AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON OUTER EDGES OF ALL FOUR TIRES, CAUSING VIBRATION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TRIED ROTATING, BALANCEING, AND REALIGNMENT OF MY TRUCK. NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10082710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,100 milesAtco, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE COOLANT MIXES WITH OIL.
NHTSA complaint #10075023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesCanon City, CO
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
FAILURE OF BALL JOINT IN STEERING LINKAGE ATTACHING PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL TO STEERING LINKAGE. THE RESULT WAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL. THIS OCCURED ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY. THE PART WAS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED. THE BALL CAME OUT OF THE SOCKET, A POTENTIALY FATAL FLAW.
NHTSA complaint #10051302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesElmwood Park, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE TRUCK'S GAS TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS AND LEAKED GAS. THERE'S WAS A RECALL # 01V114000 FOR FUEL TANK CRACKS, BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE.
NHTSA complaint #10048545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.