Worst 1998 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Tire Defects
Unintended Acceleration
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Ford F-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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1998 Ford F-350 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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