1998 Ford Ford Truck: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
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recalls
25
owner complaints
2
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Ford Truck years (#5 of 5 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaigns2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 25 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Tires11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)3 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)1 complaint
Seats1 complaint
“Frame rust rear. Spring mount broke off. Rear of truck loose. Repair done. Do not feel safe driving this truck. Large rust holes in frame. Only 90000. Miles. *tr”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2016
“Truck over heated the engine coolant reservoir is leaking water that is thick and oily. Oil is passing into radiator a head gasket repair was done and the radiator was flushed. A loud crank noise is heard from the rear bottom axles when I stop. Constantly needing jump start engine would turn off unexpectatly while driving new battery but it was still turning off a relay from the distribution box was replaced new. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2007
“1998 ford expedition caught on fire. Entire engine compartment was consumed by fire. Recall was completed one year prior to the fire. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2007
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“Problem was speedometer, cruise control, power windows would work intermittently. Idiot lights on dash would come on and off. Took to ford dealership. They found that the seal around the windshield was leaking and damaged the gem module and fuse box. Dealer could not remove windshield without doing damage to it. Had to replace windshield and modules at a cost of $1,040. Live near morro bay, ca where climate ranges from 35 to 85 degrees (no extremes) and truck has always been garaged when not in use. No excuse for seal to fail. Old windshield was fine. Would love to sue but obviously would be a huge waste of time. Next time, will purchase a japanese built truck. *jb”Owner report · Structure · May 2005
“Both rear tires on vehicle came off while driving. *mr *sc the consumer stated he felt the vehicle vibrate and managed to pull over, the tires were not found. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2003
“While taking a short trip this weekend. (under 70 miles) I noticed a sudden vibration coming from the rear of our motor home and within a matter of seconds I heard a loud bang and several other noises as the motor home rocked from side to side. After regaining control I pulled off to the side of the road to discover the entire tread of my right rear tire completely missing and the sidewall of what was left blown out in what looks like two places. I have owned several recreational vehicals and have never experienced this type of failure. Dt”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2002
“Understand tire valves are being looked at, ford dealer in ft. Myers reported they could not help me. *dt *ts *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770146”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2002
“Vibration in steering,dealer checked & found ply separation in both front tires. Replaced all six tires for safety and security reasons. Firestone wouldn't respond unless there was a blowout, crash or a fatality. Reading other reports of problems with this tire on an rv forum. Blowouts as low as 300 miles. My tire dealer said this plant has since been closed.*ak (dot number: vdil018 tiresize: lt22575r16)”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2001
“The tubes to the rear heater rusted through allowing the coolant to leak out causing me to abandon the vehicle in the winter. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2001
“While driving on highway, tread separated from front right tire. Had tires replaced. Goodyear sent recall about tires, but will not do anything because consumer had replaced tires. Equipment for 1998, ford 15 passenger van ,goodyear, wrangler tire size lt245/75r16. *ak *yd”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck. The most complained-about area is tires.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.