1998 Ford F-150 Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1998 Ford F-150, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,761 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear window” (15% of reports).
- 66visibility complaints
- 61,761median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 50%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.
- Rear window: mentioned in 10 of 66 complaints (15%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 8 of 66 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford F-150 visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% | 29,850 |
| 2023 F-150 | 12 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 22 | 4% | 21,000 |
| 2021 F-150 | 78 | 8% | 44,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 38 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2019 F-150 | 13 | 1% | 111,500 |
| 2018 F-150 | 31 | 1% | 49,980 |
| 2017 F-150 | 16 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 40 | 2% | 56,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% | 62,000 |
| 2014 F-150 | 30 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 50 | 2% | 38,700 |
| 2012 F-150 | 34 | 2% | 49,900 |
| 2011 F-150 | 56 | 3% | 54,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 96 | 11% | 45,924 |
| 2009 F-150 | 4 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 8 | 2% | 19,079 |
| 2007 F-150 | 5 | 1% | 35,783 |
| 2006 F-150 | 17 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 260 | 23% | 50,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 841 | 41% | 64,065 |
| 2003 F-150 | 16 | 4% | 62,750 |
| 2002 F-150 | 28 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 23 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 27 | 3% | 82,650 |
| 1999 F-150 | 81 | 8% | 41,679 |
| 1998 F-150 | 66 | 5% | 61,761 |
| 1997 F-150 | 147 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 4 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 8 | 1% | 121,423 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists visibility for the 1998 Ford F-150. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Heater core leaks needs to be replace 1 to 2 times per year, turn on the defroster and it will fog up windshield for you can not see the road. Per ford dealership it due to poor parts, but the consumer needs to pay for it or get killed in a traffic accident if the consumer need to use their…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers, door locks, and the door chimes failed to operate which is related to the electrical system. The vehicle speed control also no longer functions. The front windshield is not sealed and whenever it rains water seeped…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the blend door for the air conditioning system swings vertically, which prevents heat and/or air to circulate properly. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it would cost $700 to replace the component. The vehicle has…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Ford F-150s have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about visibility for the 1998 Ford F-150 (5% 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 visibility?
No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,761 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1998 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “rear window”, in 10 of 66 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (8).
Other 1998 Ford F-150 problems
See all 1998 Ford F-150 problems or visibility problems across all F-150 years.