MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford F Super Duty

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1998 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:37.266Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1998 14 1999: 93 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1998 14 1999: 93 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 14 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008

1998: 14 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

8 of 14 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Steering

2 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing linkages and steering wheel/handle bar.

Power train

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline and torque converter.

Visibility

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Service brakes

1 of 14 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  2. I
    2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford F Super Duty 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.