1998 ford f-150 xlt super-cab short bed. Structural defect on driver's side door. Right lower edge of window. Defect is approximately 1/2 in length. This defect has been viewed on numerous f-150's that I have seen. The same defect is on all.
1998 Ford F-150 body complaints
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Originally noticed that the driver-side power window was slowing down, then noticed cracking on the driver-side door. This is consistent with ford's special service message #12071. Date unknown, but window behavior dates to fall 2001.
I own a 1998 ford f150 pickup and have noticed a crack in the sheet metal of the drivers side door just behind the lower part of the window. An article I was reading suggested calling a ford dealer for repair, the ford dealer stated that ford only repairs the vehicle for the first 36,000 miles. The article I read stated that ford understands the problem to be caused by opening and closing the door and window, which causes the sheet metal, in the location of the crack, to flex, which over time fails and cracks. The problem will only get worse with time and should be repaired regardless of the mileage. My concern is the location of the crack at a corner radius and could propagate toward the rear of the door. The crack that has developed, causes two problems, it creates an opening for water and salt to corrode the unprotected sheet metal on the inside of the door and the crack creates a problem, were the vehicle to be in an accident and hit on the drivers side door. Since the crack has already developed, it would take little impact for the crack to propagate allowing the door panel to be severed, removing its structural integrity. The article I read stated that ford has found that welding the door does not correct the problem. The correction can only be made by replacing the door. As these cracks have developed and continue to develop on ford f150 trucks after 36,000 miles, how are they being repaired? My guess would be that if they are being repaired in any manner, they are most likely being welded together and repainted, which ford has found to be a insufficient repair. The only "repair" is to replace the entire door, which would be costly for the consumer. This problem will most likely only get worse as time goes on. Ford is not taking responsibility for their defects, as this clearly is a manufacturers defect. I asked the federal safety agency to look at this matter more closely to understand the potential impact of the crack that develops over time on the ford f150 truck doors.
I own 1998 f150 truck that has developed a crack in the door near the window molding. I have been told this is a design problem, but ford will not fix it unless my warranty 3/36 is applicable. I have an extended warranty but it is no good. This crack had likely formed before my warranty expired. I feel it questions the design and strength of the door and how safe it will be with cracks developing weakening it.
Both of the door frames on my 98 f-150 have cracked and continue to get bigger. I believe they will crack completely through the entire door. I was told by my dealer that ford won't pay to fix it until you make them. Please help the thousands of owners that ford has fraudulently sold known defective products.
Re 1998 ford f150 super cab driver and passenger side doors are developing cracks ford has repaired this same problem 2 times before now that the crackes are apperaing for the 3rd time they say that my truck is out of warentee but but offered to fix it for 400.00 dollars I think they should have fixed it correctly the first time I also think this should be a recall not just a bulletin first repair was on 9/1/99 second repair was on 2/1/2001 and needs to be repaired again.
Cracks have formed in the both doors of my 1998 f150 xlt at the base of the window. My concern is for the integrity of the door and the resultant rusting that may occur. Also, both windows don't operate properly....as they don't move up and down freely. I have seen the same cracks on several other f150s in recent months.
Consumer advised that the normal opening and closing of the driver's door is resulting in the metal door frame breaking due to lack of reinforcement between the door and frame. Ts
A lot of f 150 owners have reported stress cracks in the sheet metal of the doors. Can I get this fixed. I have contacted ford and thay tell me no. Dt
Crack appearing at right-hand bottom side of window causing it to rust. Mr
Driver door cracked lower left rear at belt molding.
Hair line cracks are developing outside the driver's door. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer states that the door on the vehicle is cracked by the window and that this is happening on all the 97, 98, and 99 ford half tons.
1/2" crack in driver side door where window molding makes 90 degree bend, been through ford customer service and local dealer with no satisfaction, tsb on problem exists along with letter between ford and dealers describing problem in 1997-2000 f 150s.
There are cracks forming on both drivers and passengers door frames. About 3 inches above the bottom of the window and running to the back of the truck. The cracks are through the outside metal of the door.
Metal stress tear in both doors. Consumer was told that doors would have to be repaired through welding and reinforcement.
There is a stress fracture in the exterior of both doors next to the glass on the latching side (not hinge side). This defect is covered under the 3 year, 36,000 mile warrenty although it's the use of the door not how far you drive that will allow the defect to occur. If left unrepaired, it could cause cuts on the hand, and I question the integrity of the door around the glass.
I have door cracks on my f150 truck. Ford has known about this problem since 1997. My truck is out of warranty now. Ford needs to recall the trucks and fix this problem at no charge. I have searched the internet and found this is not an isolated problem. Can you help me with this problem. Thank you.
Metal on driver's side is cracking on rear side of door. Dealer indicated door needed to be reenforced on inside.
Crack in door metal next to driver's window.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Have contacted ford serveral times and they say there is nothing wrong with the trucks. No safety defect listed.
There is a crack in the driver side door frame metal above the door handle near the bottom of the window. The crack is about 3/4" long now. My local news ran a story about this problem, that is how I became aware because it is happening to several trucks. I contacted ford and they sent me to you, please help.
Driver's door frame is cracked, and has been that way since consumer took possession of vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle, and stated this problem was currently under investigation by ford. Only option for a corrective action given to the consumer was replacement of door. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Doors are cracking at rear seam of window. Vehicle is not covered under extended warranty which consumer purchased. Dealer is not willing to fix it because it's out of the original warranty. *ak
There is a crack on the side of the door that goes from back of door, and it's about four inches long. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak
I went to the dealer and he was very aware of the problem and that he is also an f150 owner and that he cannot get ford to fix his problems either. Whe I call ford at 1800 392 3673 the lady that assisted me told me that she never heard of such problems. Which goes to show that ford is just trying to hide the problem. I have bought and extended warranty which the dealer says it wont cover this failures, and that ford is only replacing doors on vehicles that their warranty hasnot expired. From what I have gather, I am one in thousands of f150 owners with this type of structural damage and all we want is to have our problem fix.
Passenger's and driver's side doors were cracking. Crack started from bottom of window and it ended on door of both sides. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
The truck is a 3 door ext. Cab. The driver & passenger doors both cracked near the bottom of the windows towards the back of the door. I believe this is a safety hazard as the stress fracture would probably give on impact & cause the door to crush in on this area and the window to break, both on the occupant. Ford did replace both doors under warranty approximantely 20 months ago-the replacement doors also cracked in the same area. Ford must be aware of this problem - 1999 models have different doors. This is a rampant problem on 1997 & 1998 ford trucks. This would be safety concern upon an impact.
Driver's door is developing cracks in corner area. Dealer has inspected vehicle and was willing to share the cost of repairs. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
The drivers side door has developed a crack in it. The metal itsself is actually cracking. The crack is located near the window and extends appox 1/2" from thw window out. I contacted ford and they informed me that it was not their problem as the vehicle is over the mileage. Ford did tell me that they know of this problem and that the doors are not capable of being open and shut numerous times. It is a design problem according to them.
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