1998 Ford F-150: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Dec 19, 2021 · Body, Electrical · IL

I have multiple issues that hit all around same time. Body rusted and water leaks getting the bcm wet which causes the truck to go haywire, lights flashing, doors locking and unlocking, radio stays on, caused multiple things to stop working, fuel tank leaks when filling it up where the fuel tank fill hose rusted into the tank, causing multiple vacuum leaks and horrible running conditions and truck dies if not holding clutch, gas and brake at light. Rear trailer wiring plug when it's connected causes multiple lights to stay on even though vehicle not running and everything off. Also melted all wires on 2 trailers causing shorted out lights, replaced clutch 2 times since purchase on 3rd clutch and mechanics not sure why even after showing them I am properly using the clutch system, not pulling heavy loads, or driving it like a race truck. ABS system light won't shut off even though no codes or problems with abs system, multiple vacuum leaks and can't get rid of running lean and bad O2 sensors even after replacing them all.

Filed Dec 17, 2009 · Body, Electrical · 174,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The starter would engage and seem to restart itself as if she were turning the ignition. She stated that there was a loud noise when the failure occurred. The dome lights inside would turn on and off without warning. The four wheel drive warning light would illuminate on the instrument control panel. The radio compartment also made a loud clicking sound. When she turned the vehicle off, the heater would still run without the key in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility, but the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failures. A service representative at the dealership stated that water entered through the firewall. He speculated that this could be the cause for the failure (according to similar vehicles he repaired). She replaced the windshield at a glass company but realized that the windshield was not the cause for the problem. The mechanic who installed the windshield told her that he could see daylight where the emergency brake was located and he believed that was the location where the water was coming in. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the federal safety agency. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were approximately 174,000. Updated 02/1710 *bf updated 02/19/10

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Engine · 105,500 miles · LA

1) around may 2004, I noticed I was needing to add water to my 1998, ford f150, 4.2l v6 quite frequently. 2) water entered the block of the engine, long story short, my motor slung a rod through the oil pan, in turn, costing around $4,000.00 out of pocket to fix. 3) ford knows of the many, many failures of this particular motor which was manufactured during the years of 1997, 1998, and part of 1999. I, like many others, never received any type of notice concerning this situation. I wound up rebuilding the entire motor due to an intake gasket malfunction that ford could have and should have prevented by way of a recall notice.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Engine · TX

Consumer's request assistance in getting ford to reimburse them for repairs for faulty gasket on their 1998 ford f150 pickup truck.*mr water leaked into the oil because of a faulty gasket which then caused the engine to blow. The consumer did some research and found out that the gasket was recall in 1999. The consumer indicated that he never received and notice of a gasket recall. The consumer request that ford reimburse him for the faulty engine.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Engine · MS

Ford f150 head gasket leaked water into the cylinder causing bent rods.***no answer required***. *mr

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Visibility · 140,000 miles · GA

Dt: water infiltration around the windshield causing the electrical system to malfunction. When it rained water leaked into the vehicle around the windshield and soaked the interior panel which holds the fuses. The fuse panel also rusted. The owner was not sure about other damage. This has been a problem for about 6 months. The owner took the vehicle to the dealership and to a glass company. The dealership had not experienced that problem before. Owner made his own temporary patch from silicone. The patch worked. Owner called ford and filed a complaint. *ak when it rained electrical components like the windshield wipers, power windows , headlight etc would not function properly.

Filed May 18, 2005 · Engine · 112,674 miles · MO

Water leaked inside engine mix with oil causing lockup

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Visibility · 50,200 miles · MO

Whenever it rains water leaks into the back window of vehicle. Manufacturer and dealer had been informed of the problem.

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · GA

Door crack on drivers side/door adjar light stays on/rear sliding window leaks water excessively.

Filed Apr 27, 1998 · Body · MD

Water leaks into vehicle causing electrical failure and stalling.