1998 Ford F-150: engine stalls while driving

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 Oct 18, 2013 · Engine · 100,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning, accompanied by a loud noise from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where the contact was advised that the spark plugs did not have enough thread and separated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.

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 Feb 3, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 124,320 miles · NY

1998 f-150 5.4l triton I've owned this truck for 2 yrs. And put 30,000 miles on it. Currently at 124,000. Other than maintenance (not including spark plugs) have changed both cv shafts and bearings in the front. Feb. 3, 08 without any warning or precursor it blew a spark plug from the head stripping the threads. It occurred very quickly while coasting down hill at 55 MPH. Not hardly working the engine. I knew what it was immediately, I had been with a friend when his 2000 f 150 4.6l blew a spark plug for the second time in 6 months. This action almost stalled my truck out being at low RPM to begin with it rattled violently. I was afraid my 10 yr old brother and I would have to walk for help. Not fun in ny in feb. A passerby came to our aid. I had the truck towed home by a friend. Still trying to find a suitable and affordable repair. Thousands of these incidents have been reported to various websites, dealers, and even to ford. Some instances have resulted in fires destroying the whole vehicle. Ignited by a stray spark plug and fuel mist from the cylinder. Something must be done by ford. Most repairs run $2,000 - $4,000 each time a plug a spit. Many vehicles have under 100,000 miles.

Filed Oct 22, 2004 · Transmission · WI · crash

Vehicle was parked in garage when it rolled backwards down the driveway and crashed into a barn. *mr the consumer placed the vehicle in park and when he had gone into the house, the crash was heard. The vehicle caused minor injuries to the consumers horses that was in the stall at the time of the incident. Recall# 97v171000. *sc

Filed May 27, 2003 · Engine · NJ

While driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle would stall and it became difficult for the consumer to control the vehicle. *nlm.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Engine · CA

Vehicle would stalls only during rainy or misty weather condition. Vehicle been into dealer shop on three occasions, and the they were unable to locate cause. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Jul 20, 2001 · Engine · NY

The vehicle would shake and stall when started, and the check engine light would flash the entire time vehicle was in motion, consumer was informed that all the vehicle needed was a tune-up and was assured that after the work was completed that the vehicle would operate normal, the next day the vehicle began experiencing the same problems, consumer took vehicle back to the shop and their only answer for the problem was to keep bringing vehicle back in for repairs.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Engine · TX

October 2000 check engine light on immediately after refueling. Occured on saturday, checked owners manual, "ok to drive, have dealer check". Took truck to town east ford monday, ford charged approx. $279.00 and hertz approx. 70 for rental. Ford stated "someone disconnected your maf sensor". That is not true! Also they did not cover under warrenty bumper to bumper or extended or rental vehicle. I think sensor disconnected self if that is what indeed happened. Approx 1 yr. Ago the blinkers, air conditioner would not work at random. Don't know if brake lights or blinkers were visibly working from outside truck because it would happen while driving. Returned to ford. Said can fix it if cant find it, are you sure you didn't hit a bump, bring it back if/when it happens again. Returned again because problem continued. Had to get ugly with the service people. I told ford to keep it, drive it until the problem is found. They did and said there was a loose connection under dash. Warranty covered. I know this truck is unpredictable now. I would also like to report that in march 2000 my 33 yr old brother was killed while on the job for s&p utilities, I believe now that the truck may have stalled on the railroad track he was killed on because he had often complained about the f150 1998 bogging down and stalling. I also think now s&p is aware since they had people obtain all of the missing parts from the truck as soon as they could. His name is john cloud jr of mesquite texas. He left 3 kids and wife.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Engine · MI

Truck would stall. Consumer let truck sit for half and hour, then started it again and it will stall again.

Filed Oct 15, 1999 · Engine · OH

While driving in rainy conditions and turning left or right or even slowing down vehicle will choke a little then stall. Consumer took to ford. But dealer cannot find the cause of the problem. *ak.

Filed May 26, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · UT

In wet and cold conditions vehicle stalls out and dies with no warning. Just before the vehicle stalls, alternator light comes on. To restart vehicle, driver has to turn the ignition off . The dealer has been notified and they have notified the manfacturer.