122 problems have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-250. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 1998 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 23 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (23 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Structure | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Air Bag | |
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| Power Train | |
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| Tire | |
| Electrical System | |
| Wheel |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Ford F-250 in 1998.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford F-250, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Ford F-250 with the Ford F-250 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 F-250 is 122 while the average number of problems reported for the 26 model years of the Ford F-250 is 463.
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