1998 Ford Ford Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 25filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 109,436miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck. The part named most often is tires, with 11 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and body and structure (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 109,436 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires11 44%
- Engine cooling4 16%
- Body and structure3 12%
- Electrical system2 8.0%
- Other or unknown2 8.0%
- Seat belts1 4.0%
- Seats1 4.0%
- Vehicle speed control1 4.0%
Example complaints
Tires: “Understand tire valves are being looked at, Ford dealer in ft. Myers reported they could not help me. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770146”
NHTSA complaint #10009408, filed 2002-11, 31,789 milesEngine cooling: “While riding back home from walmart, I heard an extremely loud boom then immediately followed by a consistent roaring loud noise. Frightened I immediately pulled over to the side of the road and got the girl out and away from the truck before it caught fire , because of the smoke. Caught a ride home and had a friend drive it to my home. I took my car to a few shops to get an idea of what was wrong . There wasn't any leaks prior to this happening, and there was plenty of oil in it too. Three months before I had oil change and tune up done for the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10324621, filed 2010-04, 154,000 milesBody and structure: “Frame rust rear. Spring mount broke off. Rear of truck loose. Repair done. Do not feel safe driving this truck. Large rust holes in frame. Only 90000. Miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10929628, filed 2016-12, 90,000 milesElectrical system: “Truck over heated the engine coolant reservoir is leaking water that is thick and oily. Oil is passing into radiator a head gasket repair was done and the radiator was flushed. A loud crank noise is heard from the rear bottom axles when I stop. Constantly needing jump start engine would turn off unexpectatly while driving new battery but it was still turning off a relay from the distribution box was replaced new.”
NHTSA complaint #10216032, filed 2008-01, 146,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 90,000 and 146,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck.
Other model years of the Ford Ford Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 37 | 56,645 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 20 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 25 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | 69,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 25 | 109,436 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 34 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 65,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 162,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 178,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Ford Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Ford Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Ford Truck is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 11 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1998 Ford Ford Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Ford Ford Truck reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 109,436 miles and the middle half falls between 90,000 and 146,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.