MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford F Series (light)

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1998 Ford F Series (light)
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:26.977Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002

1998: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19861
19870
19886
19896
19908
19919
19929
199312
199416
19951
19962
199715
19981
19996
20003
200110
200213

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

I have a 19'98 Ford F150 that came equipped with firestone 235/70R16 wilderness ht tires. One of those tires started to separate about two weeks ago. I have replaced the tires so the safety issue has been dealt with.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-29

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Ford F Series (light) — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford F Series (light) 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 Series (light)?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford F Series (light) have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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