1998 Ford Ford Truck Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,718miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Ford Ford Truck, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,718 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“Problem was speedometer, cruise control, power windows would work intermittently. Idiot lights on dash would come on and off. Took to Ford dealership. They found that the seal around the windshield was leaking and damaged the gem module and fuse box. Dealer could not remove windshield without doing damage to it. Had to replace windshield and modules at a cost of $1,040. Live near morro bay, ca where climate ranges from 35 to 85 degrees (no extremes) and truck has always been garaged when not in use. No excuse for seal to fail. Old windshield was fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131111, filed 2005-08, 109,436 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Ford Truck
11 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology