1998 Ford F Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Ford F Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Ford F Series.

Most common 1998 Ford F Series problems

Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Tires	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Electrical System	3
Structure	3
Equipment	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Interior Lighting	2
Suspension	1

What owners report

2014-10-07, Structure
THIRD DOOR JAMMED. *TR

2012-01-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE #2 SPARK PLUG STRIPED ITS THREADS AND BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. THE PLUG REMAINED IN THE WIRING HARNESS CAP AND CONTINUED TO SPARK. THE REPAIR COST $220.00. I AM TOLD THIS IS AN ONGOING DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF SOME OF FORDS ENGINES. *TR

2011-12-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT CRACKED THE COIL AND WAS SPARKING ON THE FUEL LINE WITH FUEL VAPORS COMING OUT OF THE HEAD AT THE SAME TIME. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE/EXPLOSION IF THE VEHICLE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN SHUT OFF QUICKLY ENOUGH. I WAS IDLE IN MY DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN LONGER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. INTERNET RESEARCH RETURNED ASTONISHING AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

2011-11-11, Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAD THE TRUCK ON A LIFT TO CHECK FOR A NOISE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP WAS RUSTED THRU AND THE TANK WAS LOOSE. HAD TO MAKE A TEMPORARY REPAIR. I CHECKED THE VIN ON THE FORD WEBSITE AND THE INFORMATION WAS THERE WAS NO RECALL. *TR

2010-12-15, Fuel System, Gasoline
MY FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE RUSTED OUT AND FALLING OFF MY TRUCK ALLOWING MY FUEL TANK TO BE LESS SECURE. *TR

1998 Ford F Series questions

Does the 1998 Ford F Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Ford F Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford F Series?

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Tires (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Ford F Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.