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1998 Ford F-250 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1998 Ford F-250 SD, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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owner complaint to NHTSA
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MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 1998 Ford F-250 SD

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 07V553000 Reported 1,176,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1998 Ford F-250 SD have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While traveling at aprox. 25 MPH the tie rod end on the right side disconnected with no warning causing that tire to turn out word with the other still straight. Then it happened to the other side whi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 19, 2002 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1998 Ford F250 (F250 Pickup 2WD, F250 Pickup 2WD CNG, F250 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined11–15 mpg
City / Highway10–13 / 14–18
FuelCNG, Regular
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine8 cyl, 4.6/5.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Ford F-250 SD model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-250 SD model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Ford F-250 SD01
1992 Ford F-250 SD03
1993 Ford F-250 SD14
1994 Ford F-250 SD12
1995 Ford F-250 SD19
1996 Ford F-250 SD111
1997 Ford F-250 SD239
1998 Ford F-250 SD11
1999 Ford F-250 SD2249
2000 Ford F-250 SD2233
2001 Ford F-250 SD2288
2002 Ford F-250 SD3245
2003 Ford F-250 SD4178
2004 Ford F-250 SD2254
2005 Ford F-250 SD3295
2006 Ford F-250 SD1274
2007 Ford F-250 SD154
2008 Ford F-250 SD0141
2009 Ford F-250 SD023
2010 Ford F-250 SD032
2011 Ford F-250 SD0122
2012 Ford F-250 SD057
2013 Ford F-250 SD021
2014 Ford F-250 SD026
2015 Ford F-250 SD2296
2016 Ford F-250 SD3290
2017 Ford F-250 SD141,155
2018 Ford F-250 SD9398
2019 Ford F-250 SD111,164
2020 Ford F-250 SD14265
2021 Ford F-250 SD12166
2022 Ford F-250 SD17124
2023 Ford F-250 SD1643
2024 Ford F-250 SD438
2025 Ford F-250 SD717
2026 Ford F-250 SD69

Checking a specific 1998 Ford F-250 SD

How do I know if my 1998 Ford F-250 SD has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Ford F-250 SD; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V553000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.