1998 Ford F-150 electrical problems

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 Jun 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · WA · crash · 1 injury

Since purchase 6/24/1998 riverside ford sumner wa non tire size not calibrated 22570r16 caused accelerated odometer miles by 100,144 miles unaware tacomaspeedometer I paid $55.14 on april 13, 2013 june 11, 2013 at titus will dealership receipt 203,997 was involved in mva may 13, 2019 other person cited 'failing to yield right of way' the mileage indicates 232,350 even though I showed my receipt 6/11/2013 at 203,997 commerce west deceitful appraiser willful intent to defraud only have 28,353 miles in which they're trying to total vehicle? Carfax collecting data is as incorrect as words used not have original receipt/pacific coast ford indicates a bad odometer march 6, 2008 r&r axles on june 6, 2008 exp bad torque converter replaced w trans assembly on receipt bad odometer carfax collected data is incorrect not have original receipts' carfax contradicts own policy on report 'not all accidents reported' inconsistent collection of data I have all receipts carfax disseminating false info carfax cannot explain how 2010 odo mileage 238,624 but in 2013 indicates 208,438? No odometer tampering on report carfax never sent allstate any report may 21, 2019 the recent may 13, 2019 is commerce west reckless driver 100% liable claiming trucks a total loss? Same as allstate except 28,353 in 6 years at 4,725 miles for 6 years from the receipt that I paid $5589.36 at titus will dealership promised to reset odometer to zero I've accounted of all odometer mileages from receipt on 6/11/2013 states 203,997 I have a major problem (xxxxxx) is (xxxxxx) I'm not gonna lose my-custom truck I invested added $30,000 into and have receipts includercw42.20.040 adding life-threatening injuries based on allstate & commerce west criminal intent carfax for slander parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 225,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1998 ford f-150. The contact was not notified by the manufacturer that the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control) was issued on january 27, 2005. The speed control function failed to properly shut off pertaining to the speed control deactivation switch and the contact was unaware that the vehicle could overheat, smoke, or burn because of the failure. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000. .*bf consumer stated when engaging speed control, the engine would missfire so bad, that I would cut the speed control off before the engine would stall. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*jb - (recall related incident) ts

Filed May 12, 2016 · Electrical, Suspension · 160,000 miles · NE

Report receipt date: jul 15, 1998 the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v161000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline , suspension my rear suspension is bad - has this been taken care of on my vehicle? Gem module is having trouble. I have been reading this part has caused a lot of trouble for this ford model.

Filed May 17, 2015 · Electrical, Suspension · 146,000 miles · TN

Shock upper mount simply fell off causing driver side rear shock to drag ground. After further inspection also noticed at the location of the rusted out mount location that the rear wiring for the tail light were severed causing truck to now be stuck in park. Also while inspecting noticed rear frame is simply falling apart and other areas throughout the frame are weak as well. This is a huge safety concern after doing research I am finding many accounts of the same issue online but no manufacture recalls. Why isn't ford doing anything about this issue? I've never seen frames do this. Truck needs full frame replacement.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · CA

Possible electrical short at/or near the hazard flasher switch. Most noticeable at cold start, and coming from under/inside the steering column upper cover casting. With this make & model, year, the hazard switch is located at the top of the steering column upper cover casting. Although I have yet to see any smoke, there is a more than significant amount of electrical shorting noise coming from within the column itself. Due to the fact that I cannot remove the cover myself to target locate the issue, I have left it up to a few mechanics and dealers, but they are not able to replicate the issue (probably because the truck is warmed up by the time I get it to a dealer) issue usually is most noticeable at cold start, and more aggressively when outside/inside cab temps are at or below freezing, but has been happening more during warmer weather. I can get the sound/noise of the electrical short to stop by touching or engaging the hazard switch a few times. And usually when the issue starts the left turn signal will immediately flash super fast at the same time, all on its own, without me engaging the left turn signal. When the temps reach around or below zero outside, it's more difficult for me to get this issue to stop, then I have to resort to pulling in the steering wheel lever and physically maneuver the steering wheel up & down by hand. Sometimes while at a standstill and sometimes while driving in motion. It almost seems the colder and more stiff the wires are inside the column, the more aggressive this issue is. It sometimes frightened me because I'm afraid that it's going to catch fire if I can't get it to stop shorting out in time. It seems like two wires are coming in contact with each other or one wire may be rubbing up against metal or something it's not designed to. I'm looking for an answer and viable solution to this possible danger. Ford has no answers yet.

Filed Sep 12, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Incident #1 intermittent electrical contacts in engine bay affecting charging system, emissions, and drive systems. Ford dealer diagnosed as "bad alternator" and "bad wiring harness". After I brought it back without having repairs done, I cleaned and lubed all connectors. All problems went away. I ended up having to buy a new battery due to damage done by the faulty connections. The problems had been intermittent and progressively got worse before I cleaned and lubed all connectors, this problem cost me a battery, and almost caused me to wreck as the battery died at night on the highway. With no battery and no alternator, the vehicle stalled, lighting died, etc. Incident #2 leaking timing cover gasket and lower intake gaskets. At this moment the vehicle has 127k appx miles on it, and it is currently sitting as I will not drive it until it is repaired, all miles put on vehicle have been "light" miles (no heavy towing, no overloading of vehicle, no excessive speed, etc). Ford issued a bulletin stating that there was a problem with gaskets up until roughly 1/16/98. They then issued a customer satisfaction remedy that did not cover the full gasket set or all affected engine model years. According to the bulletin, my engine (mfg date prior to 9/97) is affected, according to their customer satisfaction remedy it is not eligible. In my book, this is something that needs to be the basis of a recall. Engines have died with as little as 50k miles on them, I have never had a vehicle that I was honestly scared to drive until now. I will most likely be performing my own repairs on this vehicle due to ford's incompetence.

Filed Jan 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,440 miles · FL

This is the third time the horn and speed control have gone out on this truck and I feel it needs to be recalled I am tired of replacing the same parts in 2 years.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 126,000 miles · MI · fire

While my truck was parked, it started on fire under the hood in the area of the brake master cylinder. The truck is totaled.

Filed May 7, 2012 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · ND · fire

Had electrical fire after been parked for 2 weeks.