1998 Ford Louisville Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Ford Louisville, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Ford Louisville
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Vehicle description: medium duty tandem rear axle trucks with ABS. These vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake system was plumbed so that complete air reservoir isolation was not provided. Some vehicles were built with an air line from the system ECU relay valve module tee fitting, incorrectly…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle has the incorrectly routed air line. Those with the condition will be correctly plumbed and the air brake system tested to verify proper reservoir…
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Service brakes, air
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Ford Louisville have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1998 ford conventional louisville truck. Consumer smelled smoke coming from the cab. When he pulled over he tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. *kb the fire chief believed the fire”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2008 · Electrical system
“The consumer is not happy with recall 00v-335, the consumer does not have a heavy truck dealer near him and has requested that ford come to him to inspect the vehicle and make any necessary repairs. N”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2001 · Service brakes, air
Compare Ford Louisville model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Louisville model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Ford Louisville | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford Louisville | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford Louisville | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1998 Ford Louisville
How do I know if my 1998 Ford Louisville has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Ford Louisville; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V335000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.