1998 ford conventional louisville truck. Consumer smelled smoke coming from the cab. When he pulled over he tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. *kb the fire chief believed the fire was caused by electrical wiring under the dashboard. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-90-0943.
The worst 1998 Ford Louisville problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with ABS. These vehicles fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided. Some vehicles were built with an air line from the system ecu relay valve module tee fitting, incorrectly connected to the system supply tank, rather than the system auxiliary primary tank.
- Risk
- A leakage or failure can cause a pressure loss in the secondary tank resulting in the draining of the primary tank also, and thus a complete loss of vehicle system air pressure, diminishing brake effectiveness, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. Those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir isolation.
Recall number 00V335000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- The air brake reservoir pressure could be depleted, activating the emergency spring brake. With the emergency spring brake deployed, the vehicle would stop and could not be moved until the brake air system was repaired.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
Recall number 99V050000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Ford Louisville 44
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Information regarding high floor heat during idle with pto in operation
- Procedures on repairing broken radiator coolant supply tank vent hose nipples
- Concerns with the front end accessory drive belt ( fead )-fead belt may wear and/or come off
- Some vehicles equipped with frame-mounted vertical muffler supports may exhibit a crack along the pipe bend
- Concerns regarding the instrument panel plate cracks at parking brake valve
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles experience heater supply tubes that may crack and/ or leak coolant
- Illumination of the anti-lock brake lamp may occur and/ or there may be false anti-lock brake system (ABS)...
What 1998 Ford Louisville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer is not happy with recall 00v‑335, the consumer does not have a heavy truck dealer near him and has requested that ford come to him to inspect the vehicle and make any necessary repairs. Nlm
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Questions about the 1998 Ford Louisville
Is the 1998 Ford Louisville reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Ford Louisville, close to a typical Louisville model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Louisville?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Louisville have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Louisville brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 00V335000, 99V050000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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