1998 Ford F-150 brakes problems
127 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1998 Ford F-150, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 127 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 127,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 127,000 miles, and 4% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was hit head-on. Upon impact, vehicle exploded, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been notified, and the manufacturer will be notified.
Brake line to rear wheels corroded causing total loss of brake fluid and braking ability. Event occurred backing out of driveway. Brake lines, fittings and fluid replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford F-150
- Fuel system 212 complaints
- Engine 185 complaints
- Tires 163 complaints
- Body & structure 143 complaints
- Suspension 137 complaints
- Cruise control 120 complaints
- Steering 99 complaints
- Electrical system 91 complaints