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#BS-1998-FORF80-2928

1998 Ford F800

Based on reports from 7 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

1 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (14%)

Drivetrain1 (14%)

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid1 (14%)

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)1 (14%)

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights1 (14%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (14%)

Vehicle Speed Control:linkages1 (14%)

1998 Ford F800: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F800, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

97V091000Jun 1997

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS-COWLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE WELDS THAT ATTACH THE KEY TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN MOUNTED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RETAIN THE KEY, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR OTHER THAN THAT INDICATED ON THE "PRNDL", OR IN SOME CASES, "RNDL."

98V041000Apr 1998

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT WAS DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL BY INCORRECT TOOLS OR AN INCORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION WAS USED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Ford F800: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford F800?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Ford F800 is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1998 Ford F800 reliable?

The 1998 Ford F800 has 7 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1998 Ford F800 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1998 Ford F800 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1998 Ford F800 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Ford F800 problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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