MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Ford Truck

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1998 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:44.471Z

Only 25 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 25 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 Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1998: 25 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

11 of 25 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and valve.

Show complaint excerpts

UNDERSTAND TIRE VALVES ARE BEING LOOKED AT, FORD DEALER IN FT. MYERS REPORTED THEY COULD NOT HELP ME. *DT *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770146

NHTSA ODI report, 20030506

WHILE TAKING A SHORT TRIP THIS WEEKEND. (UNDER 70 MILES) I NOTICED A SUDDEN VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR OF OUR MOTOR HOME AND WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND SEVERAL OTHER NOISES AS THE MOTOR HOME ROCKED FROM SIDE TO SIDE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021105

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

STRUCTURE

3 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields and frame and members.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

METAL PLATFORM FELL OFF OF VEHICLE STRIKING OTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSING DAMAGE / (OTHER VEHICLE-FIRE FROM FUEL LEAK). (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000322

FRAME RUST REAR. SPRING MOUNT BROKE OFF. REAR OF TRUCK LOOSE. REPAIR DONE. DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS TRUCK. LARGE RUST HOLES IN FRAME. ONLY 90000. MILES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20161202

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing horn and 12v/24v/48v battery.

VISIBILITY

1 of 25 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Ford Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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