1998 Ford F-150 problems by component
1,381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford F-150, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 177 | 13% | 137,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 174 | 13% | 94,000 mi |
| Tires → | 152 | 11% | 100,000 mi |
| Structure → | 138 | 10% | 85,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 132 | 10% | 122,160 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 116 | 8% | 108,500 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 110 | 8% | 120,000 mi |
| Steering → | 96 | 7% | 84,926 mi |
| Electrical System → | 87 | 6% | 120,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 83 | 6% | 98,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 66 | 5% | 61,761 mi |
| Wheels → | 44 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags → | 42 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 17 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting → | 17 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 15 | 1% | 174,000 mi |
| Engine → | 14 | 1% | 122,778 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.