1998 Ford Lariat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lariat years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Lariat. That ranks 5th out of 5 Lariat model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Lariat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ford Lariat recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Lariat.
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.
Back up light beeper failed. Yh
Other Ford Lariat years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lariat | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Lariat | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Lariat | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Lariat | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Lariat?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Lariat?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Lariat a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lariat model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.