1998 Ford Super Duty F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Super Duty F Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series. That ranks 4th out of 7 Super Duty F Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 26,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 Super Duty F Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ford Super Duty F Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series.
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.
We have had many problems with this van, the latest appears that the paint is chipping and the body rusting at seams, especially top lip area etc, bolts on windows rusting, even when new, brakes have failed on numerous times once my husband skidded across a road and into a post and broke his arm in…
Other Ford Super Duty F Series years
← 1997 Super Duty F Series · 1999 Super Duty F Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Super Duty F Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Super Duty F Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Super Duty F Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Super Duty F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Super Duty F Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Super Duty F Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Super Duty F Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Super Duty F Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.