While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers suddenly stopped working. Driver was unable to see and was forced to pull over until the storm passed. Took it to dealer and the mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced, and he replaced it. However, the problem has recurred twice to date.
1998 Ford F-150 visibility complaints
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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.
Driver's side window failed to roll up and down on its on. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the vehicle was placed on the diagnostic machine, but the cause of the problem could not be determined.
Possible mirror defect on 1998 f150. *mr the vehicle swerved and the passenger side mirror struck a mailbox. The mirror collapsed and the mirror inside had become detached, flew through the passenger window, struck the consumer in the chin and flew out of the driver window. This was the second incident. The first incident, the mirror collapsed as designed to, however, the mirror detached forcefully landing in the passenger's seat. *sc
While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced, and he replaced it. However, the problem recurred.
The heater core failed three times within the last year. When the heater core failed, the antifreeze leaked and fumes entered the passenger's cabin. The manufacturer was notified, but would not warranty the part. *ak *sc
1998 ford 150 lariat truck outside mirrors discolored rendering them useless. You can barely see in them during the day and at night it is almost impossible to see anything out of them. The mirror type has the turn signal built in behind the mirror. Ford replaced them once and now says that they no longer make that type because of their defective nature but will not or has not offered an alternative. Their newer version has the turn signal built on the outer perimeter of the mirror body instead of behind the mirror glass.
Whenever it rains water leaks into the back window of vehicle. Manufacturer and dealer had been informed of the problem.
The windshield wipers and washer came on at random. The inside lights failed to go off once the door was closed. *jb *cb
1998 ford f-150 xlt super-cab short bed. Structural defect on driver's side door. Right lower edge of window. Defect is approximately 1/2 in length. This defect has been viewed on numerous f-150's that I have seen. The same defect is on all.
While driving the windshield wipers stopped working without warning. The consumer was forced to pull off the road.
The windshield wipers failed.
Heater core went out at 58,000 miles. When turning on h heat it would produce a gray whitesh mist coming from the vent. He took truck to the dealer, and dealer wanted to charge him $50.00 for the part, but only $500.00 for labor.
Drivers door has crack in steel near window about half inch long and is getting bigger. Paint on roof, hood, and drivers door is cracking and starting to peel away.
Door crack next to window on driver's door.
The passenger door window frames are cracking on the rear lower corner on both the passenger and driver's doors. The cracks are about 1/8 inch in lenght.I have seen other f-150s with cracks like these. I have a 97 f-150 that is also cracking in the same place.
Glue on outside mirror is bleeding through glass. This is causing a distortion to drivers visibility. Dealer has been contacted.please provide any further information.
Rear window is leaking. All around window frame has cracked.
Door crack on drivers side/door adjar light stays on/rear sliding window leaks water excessively.
New ford vehicles have windshields that appear to be more susceptible to breakage during normal use than previously. This is a hazard to safe driving as well as unfair to the consumer as there is not a way for them to determine the quality of a windshield in examining the vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Estimate for repairs is $682.47 from which dealer offered fords portion (65%). I declined and stated that fords should cover 100% of costs since these are not normal wear and tear items. No safety defect listed.
There is a blind spot located on passenger's side of vehicle, which assists occupants to enter vehicle, and which is attached to mirror , has caused a blind spot, resulting almost in a crash. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Rear leaf spring: on the f-150, extend cab, long bed, the left rear leaf spring is over-loaded because the fuel tank ( and the driver ) are on the left side of the vehicle. This causes the vehicle to lean and become unstable. When carring a load, the majority of the weight shifts to the left side and this causes the vehicle to be more unstable. The dealer replaced the spring once but the problem still exist. / left power window: the window sticks all the time. The only time it works properly is when it rains and the track gets wet.
Rear window frame leaks. Three model years it has been going on. Ford is aware as well as engineer dept. Employees of ford avoid this sliding window type because they're aware of oversized windows that must be hammered into frame to get them installed in the assembly process. Upon my arrival back home after vacation in fla. Ford says "out of warranty" it leaks very heavy during rain.I recognized the leaks at 59,000, and drove home with just over 60,000.
Re: windshield wiper. F150 was taken in for service for faulty wipers on jun 8,01. The problem turned out to be a computer part called a gem or assembly module. Ford has had the vehicle for more than one month. I am told that the part is simply unavailable. I wondered if the part has gone bad so often that the part is in high demand. This affair is open ended, as the avis dealership in southfield, mi (2483557500dennis) can not even say from where the part may be shipped. There seems to be no source for the part. They don't know when it might arrive. No part, no repair. When asked if I could pick up the truck to drive it in the meantime, I was told it is "undrivable." is there going to be a recall on this part? Part #f75z14b205la. Re: door crack. Both doors have a 1/4" crack near the back edge of the window. Truck is out of warranty. Re: leaking rear window. It was repaired by dealership while truck was under warranty.
Rear window has been leaking ever since consumer owned vehicle. Dealership informed consumer that since vehicle was out of a warranty period they could not assist him financially. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The doors are cracking at the window. This is very common in all the 97-01 f150's I've looked at. Ford knows about it but does not want to cover it if it's out of warranty even though it is a design defect, and it weakens the structure causing a safety problem. I've also noticed the welds holding the roof to the side panels are cracking down the entire length of the cab roof. This is not an isolated incident either. This also has to weaken the structure causing a safety problem. It is now quite apparent why the insurance industry's crash test did so much damage to the cab of the f150. I hope you can investigate this, and put pressure on ford to admit there is a problem, and hopefully come up with a repair. Thank you.
Water started to pour in while it was raining on one of passenger's seated in rear.
The sliding rear window leaks every time the truck is washed. -- the door ajar light stays on, along with the cab light and cargo light, even when all doors are closed.
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