Transmission--1st and reverse gear.
The worst 1998 Ford B800 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission3
- Body1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Transmission3
- Body1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- 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 other than that indicated on the "prndl", or in some cases, "rndl."
- Risk
- 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 in the park brake not engaging when the shift lever is placed in the park position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.
Recall number 97V091000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ford B800 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Ford B800 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission--borg wawrner t45. Stuck in reverse.
Power window noisy.
Arm rest is too high.
Audio and console control system--replaced wiring, speakers, and radio system 4 times.
Automatic transmission.
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Questions about the 1998 Ford B800
Is the 1998 Ford B800 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Ford B800, 2.0 times a typical B800 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford B800?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford B800 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford B800 transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V091000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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