MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford F Series

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1998 Ford F Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:12.370Z

Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

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

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 20 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 20 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 20 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 44 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1998: 20 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19850
19860
19872
19884
19892
19902
19916
19922
19935
19947
199516
199616
199747
199820
199936
200041
200144
200234
20031
20047
20059
20064
20074
20081

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

7 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

I currently have a 1998 Ford F150 4.2L engine that has 65000 miles and am experiencing head gasket failure. Ford moco stats there is no tsp's or recalls reguarding this. I pulled the owners notification 98B33 off your web site.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-19

Also filed under Tires and equipment

Fuel system, gasoline

4 of 20 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

Tires

4 of 20 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Electrical system

3 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing control module.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

Show complaint excerpts

Accelerator sticks when the vehicle is first started in cold weather. Ford was contacted and is aware of the problem, but cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-30

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 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford F Series 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?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford F Series 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.