1998 Ford XL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,387miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Ford XL, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,387 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.
“The truck squeaks so loud at 0 MPH, just shake truck side to side and it sounds terrible. Its the front and rear end bushings due with some steering problems. This is a manufacture defeat and not wear and tear on this vehicle. Not sure about the suspension but it plays a role in this whole problem.. As I researched recalls on this truck about these problems it was infact a recall. I hope you honor your recall and fix this problem even though its a 1998 model. Every Ford from that year I come across has the exact same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616451, filed 2014-07, 100,387 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford XL
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford XL
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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