1998 Ford AT9513Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Ford AT9513, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Ford AT9513 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Vehicle speed control11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1998 Ford AT9513 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other AT9513 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the AT9513 median. How we score

'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What AT9513 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCLERATED, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE A ROLLOVER, RESULTING IN INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 853696 · Dec 6, 1999

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