Most common 1998 Ford Louisville problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Louisville complaints by model year
1998 Ford Louisville recalls (2)
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.
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…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Ford Louisville a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Louisville?
The brakes — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Louisville have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1998 Ford Louisville, the most recent from October 19, 2000 (service brakes, air). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.