1998 Ford F-150 Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1998 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“What isn't wrong with this truck? With less than 80,000 miles on it...spare tire fell off while being driven, interior lights randomly stay on, both doors are rusting out from the bottom, knob to regulate temperature fell off and assembly needed replacement, front brakes calipers stuck and caught on fire, exhaust system has rusted off twice, transmission went up and was replaced under warranty at less than 20,000 miles, radiator rusted through, and the headliner is falling down off the ceiling. I've probably missed something but can tell you that I will never own another Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10229214, filed 2008-05, 86,000 miles“When doors are closed the dome light, door ajar light, and exterior light above truck bed remain on. The problem has been recurring for the last 3-4 years. I have asked different repair shops concerning the problem and get many replies from bad door switch, bad relay switch to it's a recurring problem with 1998 Ford F-150's and you have to live with it. The lights can stay on for 1 minute or 30 minutes, occasionally I have to remove the fuse. The problem seems to occur most frequently when the outside temperature goes from cold to warmer weather. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010656, filed 2003-03, 20,000 miles“1998 Ford F-150 super cab with third door. Interior lamps and 'door ajar' indicator lamp stay on when vehicle is driven, running lamps off, whether vehicle is on or off, and all doors a securely closed. This problem goes away on very hot days.”
NHTSA complaint #10000347, filed 2002-12, 85,000 miles“The dome light takes over five minutes to go out after consumer starts the engine. Also, when the vehicle is off the dome light stays on, even when consumer closes all the doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10048255, filed 2003-11, 75,000 miles“The door ajar switch does not function properly. The door ajar dash light & interior lights remain on even when the door is fully closed. This causes a very dangerious situation, especialy at night when the interior lights are on and won't go off. I know that this is a wide spred problem and I have been adviced that Ford has a TSB on it. Everyone that I have talked to with a 97', 98', or 99' F-150 extended cab has had problems with this.”
NHTSA complaint #760697, filed 2002-04Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 17 | 1% |
| 1997 | 23 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford F-150
201 complaintsEngine cooling
174 complaintsTires
152 complaintsBody and structure
138 complaintsSuspension
132 complaintsVehicle speed control
116 complaintsBrakes
114 complaintsSteering
96 complaintsElectrical system
87 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
83 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
66 complaintsWheels
44 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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