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1998 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford F-350, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Ford F-350 has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Tires1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel system, diesel
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Seats
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 Ford F-350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other F-350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-350 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 05V-388
In owners' words
What F-350 owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE SOLD A CUSTOMER SOME 35-13.50-20 MICKEY THOMPSON ATZ TIRES BACK IN 2007 CUSTOMER BROUGHT BACK THE TIRES IN MAY OF 2010 FOR CRACKING AROUND THE SIDEWALL AND LUGS CONTACTED MICKEY THOMPSON ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THAT RECEIVED A RGA BUT WAS NOT TOLD WHERE TO SEND THEM CALLED REPEATEDLY BUT WITH NO…
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TREAD SEPARATED FROM RIGHT REAR TIRE. CONSUMER HAD NOT STRUCK ANYTHING, AND TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE, AND EXAMINED WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE TIRE. HE REALIZED THAT ALL THE TREAD WAS GONE BUT SIDEWALL WAS STILL INTACT. IT WAS A…
RIGHT REAR DUAL TIRE BLOWOUT AND TREAD SEPARATION AT 40 MPH, RESULTING IN APPROX $300.00 DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF RV.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT225 R16E)
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