1998 Regency Ford F150 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford F150 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Regency Ford F150. That is the most of any Ford F150 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 160,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Regency Ford F150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 36% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 21% | 169,508 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | 128,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 14% | 153,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 14% | 140,367 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 169,508 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 25,937 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 25,937 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 119,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Regency Ford F150 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Regency Ford F150.
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.
I just got this truck & was going to get it legal made it there & everything was fine, on the way home when i got to 40mph it starts jumping & doesn't stop until i get to 55mph. I went to slow down for roadwork & i have no breaks, i pulled off checked fluid all's good, get back in breaks work, i go…
The spare tire hoist cable failed. The spare fell out from underneath the pickup bed. There was no rust on the cable. It appears that the failure was all at once. It did not rub or wear against something. The cable broke in one spot, just inside the pressed or crimped end. There was no way to…
Blew spark plug #7. Resulted with stripped cylinder head threads and broken coil over plug (cop). *tr
Blew the #5 spark plug. Resulted with stripped threads on cylinder head and a broken coil over plug (cop). *tr
Truck caught on fire while parked and turned off for 45 minutes. Fire was located above left front wheel well. Luckily i was walking back just in time to catch the fire while it was still small. Well i thought it was small but the insurance company "totaled" my truck now i have no transportation…
Other Regency Ford F150 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford F150 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Regency Ford F150?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Regency Ford F150?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Regency Ford F150 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford F150 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.