1998 Regency Ford F150 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Regency Ford F150, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Regency ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle began to shake violently as soon as it was started. The contact stated that a mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised that coolant had erroneously entered the engine and was contaminating the oil. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10483715, filed 2012-11, 160,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 36% |
| 1997 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1998 Regency Ford F150
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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