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1998 Ford F-150: broken coil spring

5 of the 1,381 complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 describe broken coil spring.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
0%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Broken coil spring by model year

  • 2020
    5
  • 2019
    5
  • 2018
    3
  • 2017
    1
  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    3
  • 2013
    1
  • 2012
    1
  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    3
  • 2008
    4
  • 2007
    4
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    4
  • 2004
    14
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    5
  • 1997
    10
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    4
  • 1994
    3
  • 1992
    1

What owners say

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Suspension · 68,000 miles · TX

Consumer heard a banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle consumer stopped the vehicle and a piece of metal fell off onto the ground. Consumer picked it up, took the vehicle to mechanic who stated the leaf spring failed. *ak *ts

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Suspension · CA

While driving 30 MPH rear leaf spring broke. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Suspension · LA

During oil change consumer noticed front left coil spring was broken. *ak

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Suspension · CT

The dealership is calling the torsion bar a "wear and tear item" therefore it is considered a warranty item and not a manufacturing defect. For my truck, which is used as a commuter vehicle, has the "off-road package" and has seen a non-paved road all of 5 times, I find it unacceptable that this item is not covered under some sort of warranty or recall. I have searched the federal safety agency database and seen numerous (36) customer complaints on the same type of failure. I could understand the torsion bar failure (maybe) if the truck were used on a daily basis for construction purposes or if I exceeded the recommended uses of the vehicle, but I have not. The truck is at less than half its expected life and yet one of the main suspension components had failed. This bar replaced the coil springs on the past generation of trucks. Have you never heard of coil springs snapping? I also find it rather troublesome that ford has recently been accused of turning the other way when problems arise with its vehicles. Is this going to become another firestone recall scenario or will ford take responsibility for its engineering/manufacturing mistakes? Im starting to wonder what built ford tough actually means.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Suspension · UN

Rear leaf spring snapped under normal use, frame came down on the axle due to failure. Mjs

Questions about the 1998 Ford F-150 coil spring

Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 1998 Ford F-150?

5 of 1,381 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 (0%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 2004.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford F-150?

There are 0 recalls and 12 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 8Headlights 8Loss of power 8Door locks 7Fuel smell 7Jerking 6Won't shift 6Airbag light 5Misfire 5

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