We found the following complaints for FORD E-150 (1998)
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Ignition switch failed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1998 ford e-150 v6 4.2 engine leaked coolant into #1 cylinder causing rod to bend and disable engine.
1998 ford e150 5.4 triton v8 blew a spark plug at 98000 miles requiring head repair.
Engine coolant mixes with oil.
Lost 2 cylinders on 4.6l, 0 compression wet or dry.no overheat issues.mechanic didnt look for leaky head gasket, which must have been the cause.mechanic said drive home, i drove home more damage insued.engine replaced at my expense.extended warranty.purchased at time of purchase rejected coverage. Ford no help, dealer no help. Im out $6,200
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.
While the engine idles it makes noise, motor replaced however noise persists.
Vehicle proceeding and operating normally - engine cut out when decelerating to go into a turn - could have been a serious accident.contacted local ford garage and they said no service bulletins on this.
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.
Engine checkilluminates. Brought to dealer four times, no problem found the first time, second time oxygen sensor and fuel filter were replaced at charge to me. Third time new flash (software)was burned. Forth time the pcv valve was found to be dislodged from the engine.
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.
Engine checkilluminates. Brought to dealer four times, no problem found the first time, second time oxygen sensor and fuel filter were replaced at charge to me. Third time new flash (software)was burned. Forth time the pcv valve was found to be dislodged from the engine.
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.
The turn signals on the dash are so faint that they can barely be seen when they are on in the bright sun light, the consumer also has trouble hearing the turn signal when they have been turned on.nlm
98 ford e-150 / safety recall-01s14i contacted chalmers ford dealer ([xxx]) santa fe,nm 473-3673 / ford customer service([xxx]) 1-800-392-3673my 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).
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.
Vehicle is experiencing a fuel leakage. Consumer doesn't fill it up completely, only to the 3/4 mark. 2003 makes and models are currently on recall; however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin.
Fuel pump and sender failed as per tsb causing the vehicle to stop.
Engine checkilluminates. Brought to dealer four times, no problem found the first time, second time oxygen sensor and fuel filter were replaced at charge to me. Third time new flash (software)was burned. Forth time the pcv valve was found to be dislodged from the engine.
Consumerhad receivedrecall 01v114000notice for fuel tank cracks.had taken vehicle to dealer to be repaired, but dealer only repaired the insulator of tank, but tank has beenmaking a lot of noise. Consumer is concerned for family safety.dealer and manufacturer were contacted.please provide more information.
The fuel tank had stress cracks causing fuel to leak.
The consumer stated that gas tank was installed without any insulation between the gas tank and frame, so metal was rubbing metal which caused a fuel leak.consumer's big problem was that ford was aware of the failure and didn't notify him or others like him. *ph
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.
Fuel pump and sender failed as per tsb causing the vehicle to stop.
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.
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.
The turn signals on the dash are so faint that they can barely be seen when they are on in the bright sun light, the consumer also has trouble hearing the turn signal when they have been turned on.nlm
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.
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.
My 1998 ford e-150 van has developed a problem with the transmission cooling lines going from the tran to the radiator. These lines were placed against the oil pan and the chassis of the vehicle when manufactured. The friction over the years has caused these lines to develope a leak. The warrenty that i brought from the dealership will not replace these lines, and ford motor company themself have shown no real interest in fixing this problem. I believe that the design should have been in search a way as to not have any type of presure rubbing against these lines. This could be a serious consumer safty issue if anyone is killed are injured as a result of this problemwith the 1998 e-150 conversion van.
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.
The front of the vehicle is overweight (the front steering axle is 4,000 pounds the door post legend indicates the front axle max gvm should be 3600 pounds) causing the tires to wear, the consumer replaced the tires with p235 6-ply and now the vehicle has no more tire problems, the tires are not properly sized by the manufacturer for this size and type of vehicle (michelin ltx-ms p235r75-15).nlm
Differentials leaking.
Transmission failed.
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.
Buckle to connect toreceiver does't stay close at all. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Rear middle seatbelt clasp has broken in half.please provide additional information.
Manufacturer installed a steel gauge inside ofdriver's side seat for better reclining position, andwithout prior warningseat collapsed.
Whilestopping at a traffic light or a stop sign, the consumer had hisfoot on the brake pedal, the brake pedal suddenly went to the floorboard and the vehicle went forward, almost causinga collision.the consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic.after test driving the vehicle, the mechanic told the consumer that the problem was with thesensors.since then, the sensorswere replaced.*scc
When brakes are applied, they fail to slow down or stop vehicle right away. This causes an extended stopping distance. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.
When applying the brakesvehicle 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.
While drivingconsumer would step on brakes pedal and hearbrakes making noise like metal to metal. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and they found out that inner pads hadworn out due tomanufactured calipers.
Brakes pull to left & when applied hard left side brakes lock up and jerk vechicle to left.
Brake rotors/calipers and lines needed to be changed every eleven thousand miles. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details. Consumer stated that a tsb has been released on that issue.
While drivingconsumer would step on brakes pedal and hearbrakes making noise like metal to metal. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and they found out that inner pads hadworn out due tomanufactured calipers.
Had ruined rotor due to stuck caliper. Dealer refused to replace although part was covered under warranty. Was very rude and argumentative
Brake rotors/calipers and lines needed to be changed every eleven thousand miles. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details. Consumer stated that a tsb has been released on that issue.
Master cylinder failed causing crash. There was no warning and after first crash, vehicle continued to plow ahead until four vehicles were involved.
While drivingpower steering pump assembly became detached fromframe. This made it impossible to steer. Power steering unit detaches from frame, pulls bolts through i-b mount position, fatigues metal, impossible to repair and is a continuous problem, ford refuses to correct.
While drivingpower steering pump assembly became detached fromframe. This made it impossible to steer. Power steering unit detaches from frame, pulls bolts through i-b mount position, fatigues metal, impossible to repair and is a continuous problem, ford refuses to correct.
While drivingpower steering pump assembly became detached fromframe. This made it impossible to steer. Power steering unit detaches from frame, pulls bolts through i-b mount position, fatigues metal, impossible to repair and is a continuous problem, ford refuses to correct.
Power steering pump has been replaced three times within a three year period.pump leaked power steering fluid, causing loss of power steering control.please give any further details.
Power steering pump and front end suspension failed, on the first day of purchase. Nlm
While drivingpower steering pump assembly became detached fromframe. This made it impossible to steer. Power steering unit detaches from frame, pulls bolts through i-b mount position, fatigues metal, impossible to repair and is a continuous problem, ford refuses to correct.
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.
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.
Door hinge failed.nlm
Steering pulls left on all road surfaces and at all speeds. Allignment checked twice by two dealers service departments and confirmed in specs. Tires rotated and checked also. *mjs
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle will heavily vibrate if the motor go over 50 mph causing it to be hard to control. Dealer notified. Mr
On numerous occasions, i have felt and heard a clunking noise coming from my steering column at slow speeds.i have contacted the dealer and they will be looking at it in the near future.
All four shock absorbers failed.
Power steering pump and front end suspension failed, on the first day of purchase. Nlm
All four shock absorbers failed.
Lt235/75r15 tire blew out while driving on southfield expressway.dt
Improper tire size caused side sway while driving changing the tire size immediately corrected the problem (michelin p235 wrong size - michelin lt235-6ply,correct size).nlm
The left rear firestone tire blew out causing damage to the vehicle.*mjs
Engine checkilluminates. Brought to dealer four times, no problem found the first time, second time oxygen sensor and fuel filter were replaced at charge to me. Third time new flash (software)was burned. Forth time the pcv valve was found to be dislodged from the engine.
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.
Whilevehicle was in park with the motor running andparking brake engaged,vehicle just took off without a driver, nearly causing a collision to occur.please give any further details.
Vehicles heating system did not warm driving compartment adequately.
A piece of the blender to the motor for the heater has broken, so that the vehicle has complete heat or no heat, nothing in between. Dealer says heater case needs replacement.
Cover for the left side rear view mirror fell off. Mjs
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.
The aluminum wheel caused the seal to break between the rim and tire whichresulted in all four tires losing air pressure.
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.*jg
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