1998 Regency Ford F150 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 157,500miles, 14 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 Regency Ford F150 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1998 Regency Ford F150. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and brakes (3). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 7% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 157,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
- Engine5 36%
- Fuel system4 29%
- Brakes3 21%
- Electrical system2 14%
- Other or unknown1 7.1%
- Steering1 7.1%
- Wheels1 7.1%
Example complaints
Engine: “Truck caught on fire while parked and turned off for 45 minutes. Fire was located above left front wheel well. Luckily I was walking back just in time to catch the fire while it was still small. Well I thought it was small but the insurance company totaled my truck now I have no transportation.”
NHTSA complaint #10587161, filed 2014-05, 107,000 milesFuel system: “My truck had been fixed and inspected under a recall for the fuel tank straps. Immediately after filling my fuel tank for the first time after the repair gasoline start leaking out of the tank. Took the truck back to the dealership where I was informed that my fuel tank was corroded and needed replaced but that it wouldn't be covered as part of the recall. Why was I not even informed of the condition of my fuel tank when my truck had just been serviced and inspected? Prior to the dealership replacing my fuel tank straps I had no problems with any part of my fuel system.”
NHTSA complaint #10553124, filed 2013-11, 164,000 milesBrakes: “I just got this truck & was going to get it legal made it there & everything was fine, on the way home when I got to 40mph it starts jumping & doesn't stop until I get to 55mph. I went to slow down for roadwork & I have no breaks, I pulled off checked fluid all's good, get back in breaks work, I go to pull in my driveway & no breaks again. I will mention when I first put on the A/C I could smell antifreeze but that eventually went away”
NHTSA complaint #11103792, filed 2018-06, 25,937 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 1998 Regency ford f-150 super cab. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway when it caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire department was called to extinguish the fire however, the vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a fire report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 02/03/2014 updated 02/04/14.... Updated 08/05/14 updated 08/18/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10559245, filed 2014-01, 150,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
7% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 119,000 and 180,734 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 Regency Ford F150 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 Regency Ford F150.
Other model years of the Regency Ford F150
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14 | 157,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 222,238 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Regency Ford F150 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Regency Ford F150 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1998 Regency Ford F150 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Regency Ford F150 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.
Has the 1998 Regency Ford F150 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 Regency Ford F150 reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 157,500 miles and the middle half falls between 119,000 and 180,734 miles; 7% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.