1998 Ford F-550 SD

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1998 Ford F-550 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:03:43.434Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 72 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 23 complaints 2008: 26 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2015: 11 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 1 complaint 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 1 complaint
1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 72 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 23 complaints 2007 2008: 26 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2015: 11 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 1 complaint 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 1 complaint
1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 72 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 32 complaints 2005 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 23 complaints 2007 2008: 26 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2015: 11 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 1 complaint 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 1 complaint

1998: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19930
19940
19950
19960
19972
19980
199961
200072
200129
200222
200333
200449
200532
200644
200723
200826
20091
20101
20113
20126
20132
20149
201511
20163
20172
20180
20194
20204
202113
20229
20231
20242
20251
20261

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
  2. I
    2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling
  3. R
    2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (Note: also see recalls…

  4. R
    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-550 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford F-550 SD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford F-550 SD have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.