Ford F800 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Ford F800 (1997–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All F800 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | — | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 6 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling4 25%
- Transmission and drivetrain3 19%
- Brakes3 19%
- Vehicle speed control2 13%
- Suspension1 6.3%
- Body and structure1 6.3%
- Steering1 6.3%
- Fuel system1 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “1997 Ford F800. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall repair issues the consumer was informed to contact the dealership to make the necessary arraignments for the recall work. However, the dealer informed him they would not be able to do the work, because they would not get reimburse. The consumer called the service center back and advised them, he would like to schedule the repair with them. The service center informed the consumer a form would need to be filled out, before they could schedule the work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462659, filed 2012-061998: “Consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering. Power steering fluid leaks, causing the hydraulic brake lamp to illuminate. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833288, filed 1999-01Other Ford models
38,897 complaintsFord Explorer
34,624 complaintsFord Escape
27,530 complaintsFord Fusion
22,441 complaintsFord Focus
22,107 complaintsFord Taurus
18,162 complaintsFord Windstar
14,152 complaintsFord Edge
14,106 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology