Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Mazda B4000.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Radiator problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems |
B4000 truck continuously overheats. Thermostats have been replace 4 times. Truck has been worked on by certified mechanics at Ford dealership. 2002 truck overheated. There was coolant in the overflow bottle but none in the radiator. Radiator leaked and head gasket was blown. I replaced radiator and heads. 2004 repeat of same incident occured.
Two incidents of engine failure within 2 miles of home. Both occurred immediately after pulling away from a traffic light or stop sign. Truck experiences wide excursions in rpms, accompanied by by check engine light on the downward swings. Within 5 to 8 seconds engine shuts down, resulting in loss of power steering, brakes, etc. Attempts to restart immediately after incident fail. Cranking of engine is normal, however no start. Both incidents result in towing, after which the truck starts normally, with no codes entered in the computer.
I have had a head gasket replace on this 1998 Mazda B4000 within 61,000 miles. The first head gasket replacement was 1-21-2008. Now the same thing seems to be happening at 78,100 miles are there any issues with this model? I only drive the truck to work and back which is only about 5 miles from my home. Also the front end suspension makes a loud squeaking/popping noise when you turn the steering wheel or hit a rough place in pavement. The "key in the ignition" buzzer keeps dinging after you take the key out of the ignition.