1998 Ford F-350 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 SD years
- Not enough data 29th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford F-350 SD. That ranks 29th out of 32 F-350 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 220,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford F-350 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 67% | 220,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford F-350 SD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine stalling (EA06012) — opened Jun 22, 2006, closed Dec 7, 2007, led to recall 07V553000.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-350. Ten minutes after the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact was unable to extinguish the fire. The fire department was notified and stated that the cause of the fire was unknown. Three days after the fire occurred the contact received a recall notice…
Recall. *cn
While driving 75 mph the vehicle's left rear axle came off without warning. The dealer was notified. *nlm
Other Ford F-350 SD years
← 1997 F-350 SD · 1999 F-350 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 44 | 3 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 41 | 15 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 112 | 17 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 98 | 14 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 189 | 15 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 467 | 11 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 202 | 9 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 573 | 13 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 209 | 3 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 208 | 3 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 29 | 9 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 43 | 7 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 50 | 6 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 19 | 4 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 101 | 0 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 25 | 1 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 127 | 1 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 217 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 130 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 132 | 4 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 124 | 3 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 158 | 2 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 157 | 2 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 142 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F-350 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford F-350 SD?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford F-350 SD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford F-350 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 SD model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.