1998 Ford F-150 tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 163 complaints for the 1998 Ford F-150, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 163 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When tires problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 tires complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While driving at approximately 55 miles left rear tire blew out and came off the vehicle, and there was a roll over. Wheel and tire brook off. Both consumer and passenger where injured in the accident. Consumer and passenger filed a claim due to the injuries sustained during the accident. Claim number 00181339133.
While driving at highway speed, the driver side rear tire experienced tread separation. The consumer noticed the tire wasn't flat. The tread had separated on the tire like a can of peeled biscuits. There was still some tread on the tire.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford F-150
- Fuel system 212 complaints
- Engine 185 complaints
- Body & structure 143 complaints
- Suspension 137 complaints
- Brakes 127 complaints
- Cruise control 120 complaints
- Steering 99 complaints
- Electrical system 91 complaints