no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. THE DOMESTIC SPECIAL ORDER (DSO) PARK BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, OR IN THE VEHICLE MOVING IN AN UNINTENDED…
1998 Ford B800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford B800, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Ford B800 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
1Equipment
1Structure
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 Ford B800 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 B800 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 B800 median. How we score
'79'81'82'83'84'95'96'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 1998 B800?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.