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How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 322 of 413 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 57 of 413 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Tires
102 complaint records1 fire report7 crash reports
"TIRE SIDEWALL EXPLODED -AND TWO OTHER TIRES ARE BULGING AT THE SIDE WALL( DOT NUMBER: VDW81XM419 TIRE SIZE: LT 265/75R )..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse tires parts in the directory →
Brakes
76 complaint records11 crash reports
"BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. ALSO, STEERING SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY HYDROBOOST UNIT THAT CONTROLS BRAKES AND STEERING. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Power train
75 complaint records2 crash reports
"WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE SLIPPED GEAR OR JERKED FORWARD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP05005 opened Sep 2005 | closed Jan 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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... |
| EA05005 opened Mar 2005 | closed Aug 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES - led to recall 08V025000 EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A... |
| EA02018 opened Aug 2002 | closed Aug 2003 | Tires | RAPID TIRE DEFLATION THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON CERTAIN FORD PICKUP TRUCKS AND VANS TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF A VALVE STEM EJECTION (WITH RAPID AIR LOSS) AND A SLOW LEAKING VALVE STEM ON VEHICLE HANDING.DURING THE INVESTIGATION, ODI EVALUATED OVER 1,100 COMPLAINTS AND... |
| RQ00010 opened Mar 2000 | closed Jan 2001 | Parking Brake | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE - led to recall 98V101000 ON MAY 11, 1998, FORD MOTOR COMPANY FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING PARKING BRAKE FAILURE ON CERTAIN 1999 F-350 SUPER DUTY VEHICLES BUILT AT THE KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM JANUARY 26, 1998 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998; RECALL 98V-101.THE REDUCTION IN... |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V286000 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. | Normally free |
| 02V068000 | Parking Brake | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY. | Normally free |
| 99V311000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND 8 FOOT BOXES, MAY NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. | Normally free |
| 99V219000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8 FOOT BEDS, DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. | Normally free |
| 99V093002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 4, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. | Normally free |
| 99V093001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6" AND 8" BEDS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 1998 THROUGH MARCH 21, 1999, DO NOT NOT FULLY SATISFY THE POST CRASH TEST STATIC ROLLOVER... | Normally free |
| 99V062001 | Vehicle Speed Control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR... | Normally free |
| 98V303000 | Air Bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS... | Normally free |
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| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V116000 | Steering | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS. | Normally free |
| 98V101000 | Parking Brake | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPER DUTY SINGLE REAR WHEEL PICKUP TRUCKS. THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEN ENGAGED WITH A FORCE OF 125 POUNDS APPLIED TO THE PARK BRAKE FOOT CONTROL, MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20 DEGREE GRADE. | Normally free |
| 98V056000 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. | Normally free |
| 98V055000 | Equipment | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DUAL REAR WHEEL, AND WIDE FRAME. THE JACKS PROVIDED WITH THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE STOWED SECURELY UNDER THE SEAT AS INTENDED AND WERE PLACED LOOSE ON THE FLOOR... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009292 2009-10-14 | Other | 492,877 | On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. |
| 2007403 2007-12-12 | Engine | 95,484 | On certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3L diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. |
| 2005028 2005-02-14 | Electrical | 304,417 | On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. |
| 2002046 2002-03-11 | Brakes | 4,134 | Certain trucks equipped with manual transmissions. Fatigue failure of the front parking brake cable input button these vehicles could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary. |
| 1999215 1999-11-15 | Fuel System | 20,639 | On certain trucks equipped with an 8 foot box, pickup box attachments may be damaged during the 48 km/h front barrier test. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999076 1999-05-05 | Fuel System | 8,026 | On certain regular cab 4X2 and 4X4 pick-ups with 6 and 8 foot box, the pick-up box attachments may be damaged during the 48 km/h front barrier test. During the subsequent static rollover test required by C.M.V.S.S. |
| 1999061 1999-04-15 | Engine | 35,668 | On certain vehicles, the speed control cable may interfere with the speed control servo pulley and not allow the throttle to return to idle when disengaging the speed control. |
| 1998239 1998-11-27 | Airbag | 1 | On certain vehicles, cast tow hooks change the crash pulse during a frontal barrier impacts. The airbag sensor was not calibrated for this crash pulse and may cause the airbags to deploy in lower speed impacts than design intent. |
| 1998104 1998-05-25 | Brakes | 1,100 | THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. PARKING BRAKE MUST BE CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE VEHICLE (LOADED TO GVWR) STATIONARY ON A 20% GRADE FOR 5 MINUTES IN BOTH THE FORWARD AND REVERSE DIRECTION WITH A 125... |
| 1998105 1998-05-25 | Steering | 7,243 | ONE OR MORE OF THE RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN STAKED (FLARED OVER) DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS. |
| 1998049 1998-03-26 | Electrical | 300 | THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A BATTERY CABLE CLIP THAT IS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED ON THE FRAME RAIL. THIS MAY ALLOW THE POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR PULLEY CAUSING CHAFING AND A... |
| 1998048 1998-03-25 | Other | 75 | NOTE: DUAL REAR WHEEL SUPER CAB VEHICLES. THE JACKS INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES ARE TOO LARGE TO BE PROPERLY SECURED UNDERNEATH THE REAR SEAT. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18406 Feb 2005 | Structure | SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT | |
| 18376 Jan 2005 | Power Train | A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT | |
| 04236 Nov 2004 | Suspension | VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH | |
| 18223 Oct 2004 | Service Brakes | VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT | |
| 031603 Aug 2004 | Power Train | REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE - DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW). *AR |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16915 May 2004 | Power Train | EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT | |
| 17603 Mar 2004 | Air Bags | AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 17554 Feb 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ | |
| 03174 Sep 2003 | Steering | STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 03163 Aug 2003 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) REAR AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A TACTILE POPPING OR AUDIBLE CHATTERING NOISE. THIS POPPING NOISE/FEEL RESULTS FROM THE CLUTCH PLATES AND DISCS (IN THE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL CASE) STICKING AND THEN SLIPPING. *TT | |
| 02227 Nov 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ | |
| 16403 Nov 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ | |
| 01017 Oct 2001 | Steering | SUBJECT REGARDING 198196 BOLT-ON STEERING STOPS SERVICE GROUP, ALL MODELS 0307, HR0307A AND HR1000A. *SLC | |
| 15292 Oct 2001 | Power Train | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT | |
| 15157 Aug 2001 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT NOISE CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT STABILITY BAR END LINKS. *YH | |
| 14952 May 2001 | Service Brakes | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EARLY WEAR OF THE INNER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES WHEN OPERATED IN MUD, SLUSH, DIRT, OR OTHER SEVERE CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| 002310 Nov 2000 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 14455 Nov 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT | |
| 00E12 Nov 2000 | Power Train | EMMISSION RECALL ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL AND CALIFORNIA WARM WEATHER CALIBRATION - PCM REPROGRAM. *TT | |
| 14356 Sep 2000 | Service Brakes | CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB | |
| 9811489 Jul 2000 | Wheels | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE CENTER WHEEL ORNAMENT FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO THEY HAVE CONCERNS OF HAVING DIFFICULTIES INSTALLING THE CENTER ORNAMENT ON VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TT | |
| 8207 Feb 2000 | Power Train | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 10.50-INCH RING GEAR, FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK AT THE OUTBOARD END OF THE AXLE SHAFT(S). *TT | |
| 14253 Jan 2000 | Power Train | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS (DRW) MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT | |
| 14356 Jan 2000 | Service Brakes | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *TT | |
| 13470 Nov 1999 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT | |
| 13344 Oct 1999 | Suspension | SOME F350 SUPER DUTY DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT | |
| 13349 Oct 1999 | Power Train | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT | |
| 13384 Oct 1999 | Service Brakes | EXHIBITING ABS CODES OF B2141 OR B2477 FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF A GEM MODULE. *TT | |
| 7106 Sep 1999 | Unknown Or Other | INFORMATION REGARDING THE WINNERS OF THE EDSR OF THE MONTH QUALITY AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST. *MJS | |
| 996747 Aug 1999 | Electrical System | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE TRAILER TOWING RELAYS AND FUSES ARE PROVIDED IN THE TRAILER TOWING KIT. *TT | |
| 996875 Aug 1999 | Service Brakes | ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING ALL BRAKE CONCERNS ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING BRAKE NOISE. *TT | |
| 9913030 Aug 1999 | Electrical System | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS: BACKUP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, TRAILER BATTERY FEED INOPERATIVE OR ELECTRIC BRAKE POWER INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| 9913127 Aug 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING 7.3L DIT VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 4/1/99 EXHIBITING A TURBOCHARGER NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, OR OIL / SOOT PRESENCE ON REAR OF ENGINE OR TURBOCHARGER. *TT | |
| 99136 Jun 1999 | Service Brakes | CONCERNS WITH PREMATURE WEAR OF THE INNER REAR PAD. *TT | |
| 12905 Jun 1999 | Power Train | 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 | |
| 9995 May 1999 | Suspension | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CLEARANCE CONCERNS WHEN USING THE VEHICLE TO TOW SOME GOOSE NECK AND 5TH WHEEL TRAILER APPLICATIONS. *TT | |
| 9982 May 1999 | Steering | CONCERNS WITH STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. *TT | |
| 99S09 May 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control | RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 98B32 May 1999 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELD(S). *TT | |
| 9942 Mar 1999 | Service Brakes | CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING AT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. *TT | |
| 5901 Mar 1999 | Electrical System | SERVICE TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE (IDM) FAILURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT | |
| 12611 Mar 1999 | Suspension | SUBJECT REGARDING ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGHMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT | |
| 12562 Mar 1999 | Electrical System | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT | |
| 98B32 Jan 1999 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELDS. *TT | |
| 12248 Dec 1998 | Power Train | 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 | |
| 982310 Nov 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK | |
| 12100 Nov 1998 | Equipment | SOME VEHICLE VIN NUMBERS WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *MJS | |
| 985055 Nov 1998 | Power Train | CONDITION DESCRIBED AS NOISE FROM BELLHOUSING AREA. *TT | |
| 985159 Nov 1998 | Equipment | SOME VEHICLES VIN NUMBER WERE INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM VIN CAL ON THE R98NOV MUD. *TT | |
| 98209 Oct 1998 | Power Train | A " TICKING " NOISE ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN " P " OR " N " POSITION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC | |
| 98-4764 Sep 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR SHUDDER FROM TAKE OFF UNDER MODERATE TO HARD ACCELERATIONL. *TT | |
| 98-4719 Sep 1998 | Power Train | REPEAT MESSAGE REVISED WILL HAVE TO RECONFIGURE GEM WITH SERVICE CARD IF VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. | |
| 98-4720 Sep 1998 | Power Train | LOW CLUTCH PEDAL ENGAGEMENT 7.3L DIT. *AK | |
| 98-4730 Sep 1998 | Service Brakes | REPEAT MESSAGE , REVISED CONCERNING ABS LIGHT ON AND 4 WABS CODES SET. *AK | |
| 4637 Aug 1998 | Service Brakes | ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND 4WABS CODES SET. *TT | |
| 4651 Aug 1998 | Power Train | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT | |
| 11768 Aug 1998 | Power Train | SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL VEHICLES WITH 6.8 / 7.3L ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/98 MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE DURING TURNS. *TT | |
| 982452 Apr 1998 | Equipment | INFORMATION ON THE EFFECT ON VEHICLES WHEN REMOVING THE A/C COMPRESSOR. *YC | |
| 982463 Apr 1998 | Power Train | A TEMPORARY TECHNICLA ASSISTANCE HOTLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP WITH DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS WITH THE NEW VENTURE TRANSFER CASE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC | |
| 982516 Apr 1998 | Wheels | CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE CENTER WHEEL ORNAMENT FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *YC |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Read the tire date codes and look for uneven wear.Uneven wear on this vehicle often points back to the suspension. Four different date codes tell their own story.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 12 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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