We were traveling on the highway when we heard a loud noise to find out the gas tank was dragging on the highway and gasoline was pouring out in which we had found out that the ford co. Had a defect & a recall in which we were not informed but was told in return that they had sent out recall notices but was sent to an old address they in reply told us it was not covered and ended up paying $700.00 out of pocket for there safety mishap is there any liability from the ford motor co since it is a issue of safety please let us know if there is any legal recourse.
The worst 1998 Ford Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
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- Fuel system2
- Suspension2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Propane vehicle conversion
The second-stage vehicle manufacturer, during the conversion process, installs the propane fuel tank on the left-outboard side of the vehicle cargo bed in an exposed position.this location appears to be contrary to the nfpa #152 guidelines and ford's body builder layout book - alternative fuels guidelines.in a side-swipe type of collision, between one of the subject conversions and a 1988 internation truck, the propane tank was impacted and the propane was released.the released propane reportedly ignited immediately after impact and the drivers of bothe vehicles involved were seriously burned.one driver died almost instantly in the cab of his truck and the second died
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What 1998 Ford Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was traveling south on highway 21s at around 9am on the morning of 7/30/08 and had just filled the gas tank up about 10 miles back, traveling at the speed limit of 55 MPH in the right lane when the front strap of the gas tank broke and the tank was dragged for a short distance until I pulled to the side of the road and shut down the vehicle. The tank received a split in the front and proceeded to leak gas. I immediately phoned 911 to report the incident. Fire department responded along with the passaic county department of health. Because the fuel leak was more than 5 gallons I was informed I had to call and wait for a private hazardous waste company to arrive and cleanup. After 6 hours and cleanup had vehicle towed.
Transmission will not go into gear. Also, there is a roaring noise underneath the vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
The vehicle experienced failure of the torsion bar on two separate occasions while driving.
Tire would not hold air the bottom was real mushy would not even hold a patch. *ak( dot number: tire size: p23570r16 )
Front rotors worn out. Yh
When driving about 40 MPH the vehicle wouldn't go into gear, and the consumer had to keep pulling on the stick to get to go into gear. Vehicle has been in the shop five times, and the dealer can't determine the problem. Also, the vehicle vibrates and there is a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle.
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Is the 1998 Ford Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1998 Ford Pickup, 1.2 times a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Pickup?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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