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.
1998 Ford F-150: headlights failing or too dim
8 of the 1,381 complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
1998 ford f 150. Headlamps failed at night in a blizard, causing loss of sight at a medium rate of speed resulting in a dangerous situation. Will need a new multifunction positional dimmer switch in column replaced.
Both headlights of the consumer's 1998 ford f150 have discolored to the point that it's no longer safe to operate the vehicle at night. *nm the consumer also experienced this same problem with his 1996 ford crown victoria. The dealer had no suggestions as to how to correct the problem.
Headlights can go off when using right directional indicator, or by turning on intermittent wipers.
When turning on signal headlights shut off. Dealer notified.
While driving, the consumer tried to turn the high beam lights on and the headlights went out.
While driving the vehicle at night time intermittently head light switch becomes inoperable obstructing the driver's view. Dealer has been notified. Ts multifunction switch replaced.
Front inner tie rods on right side broke while vehicle was parked. Consumer has taken vehicle twice before to dealer, and the dealer still did not do anything for consumer taken it again to dealer. *ak consumer stated there is a noise in front end when steering wheel is being turned, there is a noise when attempting to start engine, headlights stay on until the parking brake is applied, engine is using 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles, the dealer replaced the outer tie rod ends.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
- Risk
- The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
- Remedy
- Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Recall number 00V168000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford F-150 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1998 Ford F-150?
8 of 1,381 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 73Ball joint 69Tire blowout 64Adaptive cruise 53Engine failure 39Fuel leak 28Knocking 26ABS 22Overheating 20No deployment 19Won't start 16Brake failure 15Sudden acceleration 15Stalling 14Wipers 14Grinding brakes 11Transmission failure 11Power steering loss 10Water leak 10Check engine light 8Loss of power 8Door locks 7Fuel smell 7Jerking 6Won't shift 6Airbag light 5Coil spring 5Misfire 5
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