1998 Ford Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Pickup. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Fuel system2 29%
- Suspension2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I was traveling south on highway 21s at around 9am on the morning of 7/30/08 and had just filled the gas tank up about 10 miles back, traveling at the speed limit of 55 MPH in the right lane when the front strap of the gas tank broke and the tank was dragged for a short distance until I pulled to the side of the road and shut down the vehicle. The tank received a split in the front and proceeded to leak gas. I immediately phoned 911 to report the incident. Fire department responded along with the passaic county department of health. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424443, filed 2011-09, 101,000 milesSuspension: “When driving about 40 MPH the vehicle wouldn't go into gear, and the consumer had to keep pulling on the stick to get to go into gear. Vehicle has been in the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the problem. Also, the vehicle vibrates and there is a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #830835, filed 1998-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 95,000 and 101,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford Pickup 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.
NHTSA investigations
- PE00029Propane vehicle conversionClosed · Jul 21, 2000
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Pickup.
Other model years of the Ford Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 45,850 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 7 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 15 | 124,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | 40,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Pickup is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 1998 Ford Pickup 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 Pickup reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,000 miles and the middle half falls between 95,000 and 101,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.