1998 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
20 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1998 Ford F-350, alongside 1 recall campaign and 3 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 1998 sits among all F-350 years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 07V553000.
Led to recall campaign 05V388000.
Technical service bulletins
24 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and engine — are on file for the 1998 Ford F-350. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1998 Ford F-350 reliable?
The 1998 Ford F-350 drew 20 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 1998 Ford F-350 problems?
The top reported problems for the 1998 Ford F-350 are wheels & tires (5 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (3), and speed control (3).
Does the 1998 Ford F-350 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 1998 Ford F-350. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.