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1998 Ford F-350Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 20 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
20
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
24
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 20 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

3 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires3 (15%)
Speed Control2 (10%)
Airbags1 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit1 (5%)
Fuel System1 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (5%)
Power Train:axle Assembly1 (5%)

1998 Ford F-350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F-350, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F-350, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F-350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F-350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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07
2
08
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09
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10

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Ford F-350. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06V286000Aug 2006

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

07V553000Dec 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP05005ClosedOpened Sep 2005 · closed Jan 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EA05005ClosedOpened Mar 2005 · closed Aug 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EA06012ClosedOpened Jun 2006 · closed Dec 2007

ENGINE STALLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

The worst model year for the Ford F-350 is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 20 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1998 Ford F-350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford F-350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Ford F-350 is related to the wheels & tires, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Ford F-350 reliable?
The 1998 Ford F-350 has 20 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Ford F-350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Ford F-350 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F-350 problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1998 Ford F-350 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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