Engine Head Gasket Failure problems of the 1998 Ford F-150

Four problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2007

Head gasket failure.

2 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2006

Engine hard to start,smoked after it did, gasket failure cylinder filled with coolant causing connecting rod to bend or break. Engine needs to be replaced.

3 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2004

Catatrophic engine failure at 52000 miles. Ford dealership admitted there was a problem similar to 3. 8l engine TSB notice. On disassembly by professional garage they indicated head gasket failure as causing the connecting rod bearing to fail, (similar to 3. 8l failures).

4 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2002

Consumer stated the head gasket failed with no warning.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Ford F-150

Engine And Engine Cooling problems	29
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	27
Engine problems	18
Gasoline Engine problems	17
Engine Exhaust System problems	12
Coolant Leaking problems	10
Engine Cooling System problems	8
Check Engine Light On problems	8
Car Stall problems	7
Engine Knocking Noise problems	6
Radiator problems	4
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	4

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