1998 Ford F-350 SD
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 142 |
| 2000 | 157 |
| 2001 | 158 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 130 |
| 2005 | 217 |
| 2006 | 127 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 3 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 Ford f-350. Ten minutes after the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The contact was unable to extinguish the fire. The fire department was notified and stated that the cause of the fire was unknown.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-01
Recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-28
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving 75 MPH the vehicle's left rear axle came off without warning. The dealer was notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-07
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling
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2007-12-29Engine and engine cooling07V553000 On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
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- Is the 1998 Ford F-350 SD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford F-350 SD?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Ford F-350 SD have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.