MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford F-350 SD

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1998 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:01.592Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-350 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 17 complaints 2015 2016: 21 complaints 2017: 92 complaints 2018: 7 complaints 2019: 13 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 7 complaints 2022: 110 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1998: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19952
19960
19973
19983
1999142
2000157
2001158
2002124
2003132
2004130
2005217
2006127
200725
2008101
200919
201050
201143
201229
20139
20147
201517
201621
201792
20187
201913
20205
20217
2022110
202341
202444
202514
20266

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.

FIRE
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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, 20091201

RECALL. *CN

NHTSA ODI report, 20080128

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.

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WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH THE VEHICLE'S LEFT REAR AXLE CAME OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030407

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060622 — EA (closed 20071207)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20071229 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 07V553000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V553000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.