1998 Ford F-150 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Ford F-150, 2% of the 1,381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. Front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. Tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. I have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10401770, filed 2011-05, 91,000 miles“My 1998 Ford f150 as soon as it got to 100,000 miles the oil pump goes out and it starts to loose coolant but not leaking it any where. As I have found out these engines between 80,000 and 100,000 do this. Many forums read the same problem for every 4.2l does this. I believe Ford should do a recall on these engines. Please let me know what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #10184711, filed 2007-03, 100,000 miles“I have contacted myself the bf goodrich company and the dealership that sells bf goodrich tires. I have contacted the company two times. I have not heard anything from these people and it has been two to three months. I am writing you hoping that I can get some results. I bought tires on line thru mandan walmart. The date was march 26, 2016. It was for 4 tires. The size was p235/70r16. I had a flat rear 3-5-2019. I took the tire in to be repair on 3-7-2019. Mandan walmart would not repair the tire because it had dry rot. The mileage at that time was 149312. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205016, filed 2019-05, 156,828 miles“Shock upper mount simply fell off causing driver side rear shock to drag ground. After further inspection also noticed at the location of the rusted out mount location that the rear wiring for the tail light were severed causing truck to now be stuck in park. Also while inspecting noticed rear frame is simply falling apart and other areas throughout the frame are weak as well. This is a huge safety concern after doing research I am finding many accounts of the same issue online but no manufacture recalls. Why isn't Ford doing anything about this issue? I've never seen frames do this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716950, filed 2015-05, 146,000 miles“Nothing to warn me of the impending failure. The spare tire cable snapped causing the spare to drop, flipping underneath the trailer-in-tow, causing the trailer to buck. Fortunately, the trailer recovered and no one was behind me. Should this have happened at a higher rate of speed with someone behind me and while carrying a load, it could have turned fatal. The failing part, the spare tire winch, has been replaced. I have counted a minimum of 10 other reports on this site of this failure. I believe a recall is in order.”
NHTSA complaint #10165778, filed 2006-08, 74,500 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 22 | 20% |
| 2024 | 21 | 11% |
| 2023 | 66 | 16% |
| 2022 | 88 | 15% |
| 2021 | 97 | 9% |
| 2020 | 88 | 12% |
| 2019 | 132 | 10% |
| 2018 | 237 | 10% |
| 2017 | 162 | 11% |
| 2016 | 257 | 12% |
| 2015 | 208 | 12% |
| 2014 | 149 | 10% |
| 2013 | 229 | 8% |
| 2012 | 122 | 7% |
| 2011 | 116 | 5% |
| 2010 | 62 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 | 86 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 40 | 3% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 2% |
| 1997 | 52 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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