Ford Louisville 1998
Model Louisville made in 1998 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 44 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, air. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
99V050000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/29/1996 to 12/21/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1687 | 05/05/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/15/1999 | 03/23/1999 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began may 5, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
00V335000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/05/1996 to 12/18/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 8400 | 02/16/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/19/2000 | 10/27/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began february 16, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
98201 | 10/12/1998 | 603686 | Intermittent electrical issues, such as dash lights flashing when the turn signal is activated may occur on some vehicles. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
982022 | 10/12/1998 | 603708 | Delco-remy has made available a revised generator for service. *yc | 03/03/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
982021 | 10/12/1998 | 603707 | A 41mt heavy duty starter is now available for service for the cat 3126 engine. *yc | 03/03/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
98237 | 11/23/1998 | 603721 | Some vehicles experience heater supply tubes that may crack and/ or leak coolant. *yc | 03/03/1999 | |
982116 | 11/01/1998 | 603679 | The lower radittor hose is being pulled off at the engine water pump on some vehicles. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
98711 | 04/13/1998 | 601366 | Information on availability of revised coolant level sensor. *yc | 07/27/1998 | |
970902971815 | 09/02/1997 | 54080 | Some vehicles fan clutch may cycle on when electrical accessories, such as turn signals, headlamps, etc. are activated. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
9811468 | 04/01/1998 | 613380 | Some models with cat c10/c12 engines may exhibit cracks in the engine front cover, near the fan hub pulley support mounting contac studs. *tt | 07/10/2000 | |
98425 | 03/02/1998 | 601286 | Diagnostic informatin and wiring schematics for both the horton and kysor engine cooling fan clutches. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
BC2444970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52842 | Vehicles equipped with cummins m-11 and n-14 select plus engines may exhibit the air operated cooling fan running continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
11755 | 08/01/1998 | 615257 | Some vehicles with the caterpillar 3306 engine may exhibit the lower radiator hose being disconnected from the engine water pump outlet. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
9944 | 03/08/1999 | 604752 | Procedures on repairing broken radiator coolant supply tank vent hose nipples. *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
4687 | 08/01/1998 | 615228 | Some vehicles equipped with a 5.9l (fd1060) engine may exhibit a cracked engine oil dipstick tube near the engine port. *tt | 01/08/2001 | |
98157 | 08/03/1998 | 609537 | Front engine cover cracks. yd | 04/03/2000 | |
970902971816 | 09/02/1997 | 54081 | The front end accessory drive (fead) belt may wear and/or come off on some vehicles equipped with a detroit diesel engine and air conditioning. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
970902971817 | 09/02/1997 | 54082 | Some electronically controlled diesel engines can be modified to increase engine output by altering the original engine management system. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
BC2234970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52775 | Vehicles may exhibit rear engine support bracket attatching bolts loosening. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
11800 | 08/01/1998 | 615299 | Some models equipped with a 5.9l (fd1060) engine may exhibit a cracked engine oil dipstick tube near the engine port. *tt | 01/12/2001 | |
982118 | 11/01/1998 | 603681 | A noise heard during driveline torque. | 03/01/1999 | |
98517 | 03/16/1998 | 601306 | Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power and/or a whistling noise. *tt | 07/20/1998 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
98257 | 12/21/1998 | 603645 | Concerns with the front end accessory drive belt ( fead )-fead belt may wear and/or come off. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
982520 | 12/21/1998 | 603657 | Some vehicles equipped with frame-mounted vertical muffler supports may exhibit a crack along the pipe bend. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
97010510638 | 05/01/1997 | 52916 | The vertical exhaust heat shield may exhibit cracking around its mounting bolt hole. *yc | 10/30/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT | |||||
982014 | 10/12/1998 | 603699 | Information regarding pto equipment attaching service tips. *yc | 03/02/1999 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
982020 | 10/12/1998 | 603706 | Conditions with the turn signal handle may become loose / broken on some vehicles. *yc | 03/03/1999 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
982115 | 11/01/1998 | 603678 | A new service parts released. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
970902971814 | 09/02/1997 | 54079 | Service tips on air brake governor opertional specifications. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
982322 | 11/23/1998 | 603928 | Illumination of the anti-lock brake lamp may occur and/ or there may be false anti-lock brake system (abs) messages on the optional message center on some vehicles. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
99102 | 06/01/1999 | 606475 | Information regarding high floor heat during idle with pto in operation. *tt | 08/25/1999 | |
982023 | 10/12/1998 | 603709 | Hinges and hinge springs are now available for service for the optional ready line access door, butterfly doors or transverse access doors. *yc | 03/03/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
9811333 | 02/02/1998 | 607503 | Engineering is investigating conditions on the hood spring contacting the hood causing damage to the hood and / or insulation. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
97050110609 | 05/01/1997 | 52889 | Vehicles equipped with the fd 1460 engine may exhibit rear engine support bracket attaching bolts lossening. *tw | 10/30/1997 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
98424 | 03/02/1998 | 601285 | Condition with tires being lower than expected tire life. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
991210 | 06/14/1999 | 606461 | Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
983295 | 02/05/1998 | 607460 | Information on the heavy truck technical assistance hotline. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
98243 | 12/07/1998 | 604055 | Concerns regarding the instrument panel plate cracks at parking brake valve. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
98518 | 03/16/1998 | 601307 | The oil level indicator may be difficult to install and/or when installed may contact the crakshaft on some vehicles. *yc | 07/20/1998 | |
97050110624 | 05/01/1997 | 52903 | New design for grill mounted bug/dirt screen to alleviate problem of screen rubbing against power steering cooler. *tw | 10/30/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
BC2394970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52831 | The air operated cooling fan mayu run continuously if the engine ecm fan control parameters are set incorrectly. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
970902971813 | 09/02/1997 | 54078 | Under certain conditions, road splash and spray may build up on the cab side windows. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
98202 | 10/12/1998 | 603687 | The power distribution box cover is now available. *yc | 03/02/1999 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
12/16/2007 | 1 | ||
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. *jb | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
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 |