1998 Ford Pickup
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
When driving about 40 MPH the vehicle wouldn't go into gear, and the consumer had to keep pulling on the stick to get to go into gear. Vehicle has been in the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-16
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing torsion bar and front.
Tires
1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
We were traveling on the highway when we heard a loud noise to find out the gas tank was dragging on the highway and gasoline was pouring out in which we had found out that the Ford co.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-17
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-01-05 Propane vehicle conversion
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Ford Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Ford Pickup 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 Pickup?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Pickup 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.