Brakes feel "spongy" or "soft" when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Consumer is concerned that the brake system would not stop vehicle in an emergency braking situation. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. *ak
The worst 1998 Ford L8501 problems
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- Brakes1
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Recalls 1
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
- Risk
- This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
- Remedy
- Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Recall number 98V120011 · Recall details
What 1998 Ford L8501 owners say
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Questions about the 1998 Ford L8501
Is the 1998 Ford L8501 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Ford L8501, close to a typical L8501 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford L8501?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford L8501 have?
1 recall, covering wheels.
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