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2FTRX18L9WCA54163
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
FORD
Vehicle Model
F-150
Additional Information
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Vehicle Descriptor
2FTRX18L*WC
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
Model Year
1998
Plant City
OAKVILLE
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Plant Country
CANADA
Plant Company Name
Oakville Truck
Plant State
ONTARIO
Body Class
Pickup
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Cab Type
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
5407.731120
Displacement (CI)
330
Displacement (L)
5.4
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Brake (hp) From
230
Engine Brake (hp) To
235
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
VIN Breakdown
2FT
World Manufacturer Identifier
RX18L
Vehicle Descriptor Section
9
Check Digit
WCA54163
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (18 Found)
Total Recalls
18
Vehicle
1998 FORD F-150
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, OR...
Consequence:
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A
Remedy:
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS
Campaign: 11V385000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A...
Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign: 08E050000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA...
Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy:
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign: 06E060000
Owner Complaints (1457)
Total Complaints
1457
Crashes Reported
84
Injuries Reported
60
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"1998 Ford F150 S/N 1FTRX18L7WNB03063 Mechanic said the frame is rusting badly. Suggested I not pull a heavy trailer or haul heavy loads in the bed."
ODI #11560757
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"Unknown"
ODI #11525253
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