1998 Regency Ford F150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 169,508miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Regency Ford F150, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 169,508 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“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 miles“Engine compartment caught of fire. Our appraiser findings: one as ford had a recall on this veh for the brake pressure switch that is connected to the cruise control system. The switch is located on the brake master cylinder and can corrode the wiring, causing a short circuit and an engine fire. Ford - in their infinite wisdom - wired this switch hot - so it has constant power which explains why our insrd's veh was off / not running and still ignited? Potential subrogation.”
NHTSA complaint #10513057, filed 2013-05, 209,000 miles“Vehicle was idling in park with the e'brake applied, while I walked to my mailbox... The vehicle rolled about ten feet flat, then rolled about 30' down a slight incline , with the rear of the vehicle hitting a tree, bringing it to a stop. The tailgate and bumper are damaged beyond repair. It is difficult to get the vehicle to hold in park position since this happened. It seems to not go in all the way. I do not see any recall for this VIN .. But I do see some comments online regarding similar incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10534892, filed 2013-08, 169,508 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1998 Regency Ford F150
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Regency Ford F150
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.
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