Seven problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Shock upper mount simply fell off causing driver side rear shock to drag ground. After further inspection also noticed at the location of the rusted out mount location that the rear wiring for the tail light were severed causing truck to now be stuck in park. Also while inspecting noticed rear frame is simply falling apart and other areas throughout the frame are weak as well. This is a huge safety concern after doing research I am finding many accounts of the same issue online but no manufacture recalls. Why isn't Ford doing anything about this issue? I've never seen frames do this. Truck needs full frame replacement.
Pulled my 1998 f150 4x4 XLT supercrew into my driveway, turned everything off and exited the vehicle and entered my house. Three hours later, I went to gain entry to my truck and when I opened the door, smoke billowed out. It melted my instrument panel from just above steering wheel to the drivers door. A wiring harness was on fire and burnt clear to driver side rug. All the coating was burnt off the harness and was in flames. I burnt my fingers trying to get it out. There were sparks coming from it. I then disconnected the battery terminals and got the fire under control.
While parked for seventy two hours vehicle caught on fire. The fire department stated the cause was undetermined. As a result, the vehicle was considered a total loss.
While parked for thirteen hours vehicle caught on fire. The fire department stated that fire started in the engine compartment. Vehicle was considered a total loss.
Consumer states that vehicle's engine wires are burning up. Dealer notified.
When vehicle was parked in the driving way it caught on fire and burned completely down.
Vehicle was hit head-on. Upon impact, vehicle exploded, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been notified, and the manufacturer will be notified.