1998 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1998 Ford F-150, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 137,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (67% of reports).
- 177fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 137,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $310typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 118 of 177 complaints (67%)
- Gasoline storage: mentioned in 34 of 177 complaints (19%)
- Assembly mounting: mentioned in 33 of 177 complaints (19%)
- Both straps: mentioned in 16 of 177 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 1998 Ford F-150 at $310, and half of them between $300 and $340.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 158 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 177 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 6 a fire.
Ford F-150 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 32,500 |
| 2022 F-150 | 54 | 9% | 33,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 40 | 4% | 51,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 51,004 |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 87,700 |
| 2018 F-150 | 6 | 0% | 83,250 |
| 2017 F-150 | 1 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 12 | 1% | 89,500 |
| 2015 F-150 | 6 | 0% | 137,274 |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 29 | 1% | 13,900 |
| 2012 F-150 | 35 | 2% | 19,650 |
| 2011 F-150 | 43 | 2% | 35,500 |
| 2010 F-150 | 13 | 2% | 20,750 |
| 2009 F-150 | 9 | 3% | 46,500 |
| 2008 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 82,000 |
| 2007 F-150 | 16 | 3% | 58,906 |
| 2006 F-150 | 34 | 6% | 56,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 53 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 40 | 2% | 66,703 |
| 2003 F-150 | 20 | 5% | 102,611 |
| 2002 F-150 | 62 | 8% | 123,500 |
| 2001 F-150 | 114 | 9% | 129,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 122 | 11% | 121,453 |
| 1999 F-150 | 112 | 11% | 135,356 |
| 1998 F-150 | 177 | 13% | 137,500 |
| 1997 F-150 | 215 | 8% | 140,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 42 | 13% | 102,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 59 | 9% | 74,602 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Risk: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly; suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. If the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. A fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. The center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.
Risk: Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, an abnormal noise was exhibited from outside of the vehicle. The contact later noticed that the driver's side fuel tank strap was fractured due to rust corrosion. In 2011, the vehicle was repaired…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise from under the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. After refueling, the front fuel tank would overflow and cause the fuel to leak out of the filler cap and onto the ground. The failure was related to a faulty fuel tank selector valve. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Ford F-150s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 177 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1998 Ford F-150 (13% of the 1,381 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford F-150 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 137,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1998 Ford F-150?
Owners report a typical cost of $310 (half paid between $300 and $340), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1998 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 118 of 177 complaints, followed by “gasoline storage” (34).
Other 1998 Ford F-150 problems
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