1998 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 190,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Ford F-250, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles.
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.
“Steering gear box. It has become disengaged at the pitman arm. And leaking fluid. I have found that the 97 and 99 versions of this truck have had problems and recalls for this. I was told a while back ( about 1 year ago) by a car dealership owner that this truck is actually a 99 I would like to add my vehicle year to this list. I have also had problems with the spark plugs popping out which is also a problem with the triton engines.”
NHTSA complaint #10245531, filed 2008-10, 190,000 miles“1998 Ford F-250 steel tie-rod were sufficiently worn, lower ball joints were also worn and needed to be replaced. ***nar*** the consumer received a cautionary letter from the Ford motor company which stated it was necessary to have the steering linkage inspected every 15,000, which prompted the consumer to have the vehicle inspected. After the installation of the new and improved steering componets, the left outer steering tie rod socket disengaged from the ball on the left wheel assembly while making a slow gradual left turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164778, filed 2006-07Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 74 | 52% |
| 2013 | 37 | 39% |
| 2012 | 112 | 42% |
| 2011 | 102 | 41% |
| 2010 | 30 | 41% |
| 2009 | 32 | 59% |
| 2008 | 80 | 41% |
| 2007 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 | 78 | 35% |
| 2005 | 39 | 27% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
| 2000 | 48 | 15% |
| 1999 | 49 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 10% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford F-250
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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