Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows 24 common power train related problems of the 1998 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission gear indicator (nine problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Ford F-150

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that a 7 year old child entered the vehicle and was able to shift gears without starting the engine. As a consequence, the vehicle rolled onto the roadway and crashed into another vehicle. The child sustained moderate injuries to the ankle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the shift cable assembly would not allow the vehicle to shift into park and would not trigger the neutral safety switch. The contact stated that the vehicle could be moved without being shut off.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Service guide indicates transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles ( except e$od transmissions ) my transmission failed and almost caused me to wreck . Mechanic relates failure due to dirty transmission fluid . I have to replace e4od transmission .   Read details...


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