1998 Ford F Super Duty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (5) · Tires:tread/Belt (3) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford F Super Duty model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-10-01 · 07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Power Train:driveline 2005-01-01 · 04266 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt
Electrical System 2003-09-15 · 03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-03-01 · 16697 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2002-05-01 · 15871 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit interference and / or static in the land-mobile radio. *tt
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 1999-11-01 · 13472 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for vehicles that require configuration of the electronic crash sensor moudle to settings other than the preset settings, the configuration instructions were omitted from the shop manual. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.