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#BS-1998-FORF35-1F41

1998 Ford F 350

Based on reports from 16 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
16
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
19
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 16 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 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 Seats:front Assembly:head RestraintMED
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

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires3 (19%)
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint1 (6%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit1 (6%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (6%)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1 (6%)
Fuel System1 (6%)
Airbags1 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (6%)

1998 Ford F 350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 19% 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.

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint Issues

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F 350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:head restraint-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit Issues

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F 350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:turn signal:flasher unit-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1998 Ford F 350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Ford F 350. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

06V286000Aug 2006

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

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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. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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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 16 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 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 1 recall 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 2 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.
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.
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