1998 Ford F-150 visibility problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Ford F-150 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Heater core leaks needs to be replace 1 to 2 times per year, turn on the defroster and it will fog up windshield for you can not see the road. Per ford dealership it due to poor parts, but the consumer needs to pay for it or get killed in a traffic accident if the consumer need to use their…”
filed Aug 9, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers, door locks, and the door chimes failed to operate which is related to the electrical system. The vehicle speed control also no longer functions. The front windshield is not sealed and whenever it rains water seeped…”
filed Jan 22, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 11 | 3% |
| 2022 F-150 | 22 | 4% |
| 2021 F-150 | 77 | 8% |
| 2020 F-150 | 38 | 5% |
| 2019 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 31 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 40 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 50 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.