MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Pickup

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1998 Ford Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:22:11.196Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000
1998: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19904
19911
19923
19936
19947
199715
19987
199911
20006

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, 19981116

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, 20121217

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20000721 — PE (closed 20010105)

PROPANE VEHICLE CONVERSION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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