1998 Ford F700 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Ford F700. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Ford F700
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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Wheel bearing (suspension)
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. An automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. The welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage may not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear other than that indicated on the "prndl", or…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Ford F700. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ford F700 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F700 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Ford F700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 Ford F700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 Ford F700 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Ford F700 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Ford F700 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 Ford F700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford F700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Ford F700 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 Ford F700 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Ford F700 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Ford F700 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford F700 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 Ford F700 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford F700 | 4 | 5 |
| 1996 Ford F700 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Ford F700 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford F700 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Ford F700
How do I know if my 1998 Ford F700 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 F700; 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 97V091000).
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.
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- 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.