1998 Ford F-150 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 34 complaints for the 1998 Ford F-150, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 123,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles 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 | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 123,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 45 MPH rear axle fell off, causing vehicle to flip over. Driver was ejected 40 feet away into a ditch. Due to the severe damage vehicle was totaled.
While braking to turn, the brake pedal went to the floor and I was unable to stop. Luckily I was already slowing for the turn and was able to downshift to slow enough for the turn. Mechanic said the brake line was rusted through. With the recent recall of rusted gas tank straps on this vehicle, believe a recall on rusted brake lines is also warranted. This could have been a fatal accident under different circumstances, I.e., trying to stop at a train track, pulling a trailer, or going faster.
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
- Brakes 127 complaints
- Cruise control 120 complaints
- Steering 99 complaints