1996 Ford F-250 vs 1998 Ford F-250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Ford F-250 | 1998 Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 179 | 213 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 11–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 125,941 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-250 | Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 35 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 8 |
| Suspension | 14 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 11 |
| Power Train | 19 | 2 |
| Steering | 17 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
1996 Ford F-250
1998 Ford F-250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.