1998 Ford Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Pickup. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 29%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner 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 Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Pickup.
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
- Propane vehicle conversion (PE00029) — opened Jul 21, 2000, closed Jan 5, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We were traveling on the highway when we heard a loud noise to find out the gas tank was dragging on the highway and gasoline was pouring out in which we had found out that the ford co. Had a defect & a recall in which we were not informed but was told in return that they had sent out recall…
I was traveling south on highway 21s at around 9am on the morning of 7/30/08 and had just filled the gas tank up about 10 miles back, traveling at the speed limit of 55 mph in the right lane when the front strap of the gas tank broke and the tank was dragged for a short distance until i pulled to…
Transmission will not go into gear. Also, there is a roaring noise underneath the vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
The vehicle experienced failure of the torsion bar on two separate occasions while driving. *mjs
Tire would not hold air the bottom was real mushy would not even hold a patch. *ak( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
Other Ford Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Pickup?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.