1998 Ford F-150 vs 1998 Toyota T100
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 | 1998 Ford F-150 | 1998 Toyota T100 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,381 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 285 | 39 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 83 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 91 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 113,795 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Toyota T100 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 177 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 174 | 0 |
| Tires | 152 | 1 |
| Structure | 138 | 9 |
| Suspension | 132 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 116 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 110 | 1 |
| Steering | 96 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 152 | 9 |
| Stalling | 44 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 0 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 17 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
1998 Ford F-150
1998 Toyota T100
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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.