1998 Ford F Series (light) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series (light) years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford F Series (light). That ranks 7th out of 8 F Series (light) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 76,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford F Series (light) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 76,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ford F Series (light) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford F Series (light).
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
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 19'98 ford f150 that came equipped with firestone 235/70r16 wilderness ht tires. One of those tires started to separate about two weeks ago. I have replaced the tires so the safety issue has been dealt with. However, i've tried talking to firestone about the tire separation & they aren't…
Other Ford F Series (light) years
← 1997 F Series (light) · 1999 F Series (light) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 F Series (light) | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 F Series (light) | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 F Series (light) | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 F Series (light) | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series (light) | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series (light) | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford F Series (light)?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford F Series (light)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford F Series (light) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series (light) model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.