1998 Ford F-150 engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 1998 Ford F-150 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side cylinder head needed to be…”
filed Feb 4, 2016
“I have a 1998 ford f-150 v6 4.2 liter with 92435 original miles. I woke up this morning and started my truck up and there was a loud knocking coming from the motor. My anti-freeze was low. I now have the same problem as earlier posts of a bent rod and need a new motor. I believe ford motor company…”
filed Mar 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2005
Engine problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 F-150 | 11 | 6% |
| 2023 F-150 | 26 | 7% |
| 2022 F-150 | 35 | 6% |
| 2021 F-150 | 80 | 8% |
| 2020 F-150 | 124 | 18% |
| 2019 F-150 | 315 | 24% |
| 2018 F-150 | 495 | 22% |
| 2017 F-150 | 306 | 22% |
| 2016 F-150 | 314 | 16% |
| 2015 F-150 | 261 | 16% |
| 2014 F-150 | 177 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.