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1998 Ford LouisvilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Louisville, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Ford Louisville has problems

2 complaints 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
Electrical system11
Service brakes, air10

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

2 recalls

1998 Ford Louisville 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 00V-335 · Oct 19, 2000 · 8,400 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 99V-050 · Mar 15, 1999 · 1,687 vehicles

Risk. THE AIR BRAKE RESERVOIR PRESSURE COULD BE DEPLETED, ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY SPRING BRAKE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Louisville 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 Louisville median. How we score

'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Louisville owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10216118 · Jan 22, 2008

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