1998 Ford F-150 safety record

Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.

Not rated

NHTSA overall rating

complaints reporting a crash

complaints reporting fire

safety recall campaigns

Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 41 report injuries (53 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1998 Ford F-150 vehicles were involved in 124 fatal crashes with 70 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.

Crash- and fire-risk recalls

Fire riskFuel System, Gasoline · Jul 29, 2011
Fire riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED… · Sep 7, 2005

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