Eight problems related to body have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 1998 F-150.
1998 Ford f150 s/n 1ftrx18l7wnb03063 mechanic said the frame is rusting badly. Suggested I not pull a heavy trailer or haul heavy loads in the bed.
I have multiple issues that hit all around same time. Body rusted and water leaks getting the bcm wet which causes the truck to go haywire, lights flashing, doors locking and unlocking, radio stays on, caused multiple things to stop working, fuel tank leaks when filling it up where the fuel tank fill hose rusted into the tank, causing multiple vacuum leaks and horrible running conditions and truck dies if not holding clutch, gas and brake at light. Rear trailer wiring plug when it's connected causes multiple lights to stay on even though vehicle not running and everything off. Also melted all wires on 2 trailers causing shorted out lights, replaced clutch 2 times since purchase on 3rd clutch and mechanics not sure why even after showing them I am properly using the clutch system, not pulling heavy loads, or driving it like a race truck. Abs system light won't shut off even though no codes or problems with abs system, multiple vacuum leaks and can't get rid of running lean and bad O2 sensors even after replacing them all.
Was parking truck and before I even knew it the whole truck was on fire ! no not know what cause it.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the frame was severely corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 189,700.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured due to corrosion. The two remaining fuel tank straps were experiencing corrosion as well, but were not fractured. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The contact expressed concern because only the fractured strap was replaced under the recall. The contact was informed that according to the recall, they were only obligated to replace the fractured strap. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would only replaced the strap which fractured. The contact also stated that the rear leaf springs fractured and pierced through the truck bed due to corrosion. In addition, the frame under the front driver side also exhibited rust and corrosion. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Spare tire fell off on highway due to rusted hanger cable. The vehicle is a Ford F-150 pick-up with 105,000 miles.
The extended cab where bench seats are located, the rear windshield latch pokes out when going over bumpy road, causing the child's head to hit this part which can cause injuries. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Center console located on the 60/40 split bench seat has a cup holder / storage compartment. However, console will lock in the up position, but will not lock in the down position causing discomfort to driver possible safety hazard.