Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Ford F-350

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1998 Ford F-350.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford F-350

Problem Category Number of Problems
Axle Assembly problems
1
Automatic Transmission problems
1
Power Train Driveline problems
1

Axle Assembly problem #1

While driving 75 mph the vehicle's left rear axle came off without warning. The dealer was notified.

Automatic Transmission problem #2

When consumer drives he smells diesel fumes. Headlight and interior lights hesitate when they are first turned on. Transmission doesn't shift correctly. Driveline has too much slack. Doors rattle. Rubber trim around back door is coming off. Heater switch is bad. Loud exhaust leak after starting the truck in the morning. All of these problems have been reported to the dealer.

Power Train Driveline problem #3

When consumer drives he smells diesel fumes. Headlight and interior lights hesitate when they are first turned on. Transmission doesn't shift correctly. Driveline has too much slack. Doors rattle. Rubber trim around back door is coming off. Heater switch is bad. Loud exhaust leak after starting the truck in the morning. All of these problems have been reported to the dealer.


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