1998 Ford F-450 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Ford F-450 SD, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1998 Ford F-450 SD
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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Vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Ford F-450 SD have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,545 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1998(and others) ford e-superduty v-10 triton motor(especially used in r.v.'s) will blow-out it's 4th or 5th spark plug, under pressure from slight inclines or hills, dut to the manfacturer using alum”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 6, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Ford F-450 SD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-450 SD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Ford F-450 SD | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 Ford F-450 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 Ford F-450 SD | 3 | 5 |
| 1994 Ford F-450 SD | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 Ford F-450 SD | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 Ford F-450 SD | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 Ford F-450 SD | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 Ford F-450 SD | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Ford F-450 SD | 9 | 66 |
| 2000 Ford F-450 SD | 5 | 43 |
| 2001 Ford F-450 SD | 7 | 23 |
| 2002 Ford F-450 SD | 4 | 14 |
| 2003 Ford F-450 SD | 5 | 16 |
| 2004 Ford F-450 SD | 2 | 33 |
| 2005 Ford F-450 SD | 4 | 40 |
| 2006 Ford F-450 SD | 1 | 35 |
| 2007 Ford F-450 SD | 1 | 16 |
| 2008 Ford F-450 SD | 3 | 68 |
| 2009 Ford F-450 SD | 5 | 3 |
| 2010 Ford F-450 SD | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 Ford F-450 SD | 8 | 6 |
| 2012 Ford F-450 SD | 7 | 3 |
| 2013 Ford F-450 SD | 8 | 2 |
| 2014 Ford F-450 SD | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-450 SD | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-450 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-450 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 Ford F-450 SD | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford F-450 SD | 9 | 3 |
| 2020 Ford F-450 SD | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 Ford F-450 SD | 12 | 18 |
| 2022 Ford F-450 SD | 14 | 24 |
| 2023 Ford F-450 SD | 13 | 5 |
| 2024 Ford F-450 SD | 3 | 8 |
| 2025 Ford F-450 SD | 4 | 2 |
| 2026 Ford F-450 SD | 3 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Ford F-450 SD
How do I know if my 1998 Ford F-450 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Ford F-450 SD; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 06V286000).
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
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- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
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.