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Exterior lightingPart report

1998 Ford F-250 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Ford F-250, 4% of the 56 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Right turn signals would fail to stay on if road bears opposite of signal. Independent technician replaced turn signal. But, problem was not solved, unable to be fixed. Dealer stated need to replace the switch. It will cost consumer $310.00.”

NHTSA complaint #10034352, filed 2003-08

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201411%
201333%
201231%
201110%
200811%
200712%
200631%
200311%
200232%
200031%
199971%
199824%
199731%
199621%
199511%
199443%
199311%
199133%
199011%
198835%

Other parts of the 1998 Ford F-250

Suspension
14 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford F-250

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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