1998 Ford Ford Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford Truck years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Ford Truck. That ranks 4th out of 9 Ford Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (11 complaints, 44%), typically at around 31,789 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Ford Truck 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 | 11 | 44% | 31,789 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 16% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 12% | 99,718 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 77,345 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 229,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Ford Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Frame rust rear. Spring mount broke off. Rear of truck loose. Repair done. Do not feel safe driving this truck. Large rust holes in frame. Only 90000. Miles. *tr
While riding back home from walmart, i heard an extremely loud boom then immediately followed by a consistent roaring loud noise. Frightened i immediately pulled over to the side of the road and got the girl out and away from the truck before it caught fire , because of the smoke. Caught a ride…
Truck over heated the engine coolant reservoir is leaking water that is thick and oily. Oil is passing into radiator a head gasket repair was done and the radiator was flushed. A loud crank noise is heard from the rear bottom axles when i stop. Constantly needing jump start engine would turn off…
1998 ford expedition caught on fire. Entire engine compartment was consumed by fire. Recall was completed one year prior to the fire. *tr
Problem was speedometer, cruise control, power windows would work intermittently. Idiot lights on dash would come on and off. Took to ford dealership. They found that the seal around the windshield was leaking and damaged the gem module and fuse box. Dealer could not remove windshield without doing…
Other Ford Ford Truck years
← 1997 Ford Truck · 1999 Ford Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Truck | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford Truck | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 Ford Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford Truck | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford Truck | 34 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford Truck | 21 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Ford Truck?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Ford Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Ford Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford Truck model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.