1998 Ford F-150 XLT
1FTZX0762WKB97683
Vehicle history report for the 1998 Ford F-150 XLT (VIN 1FTZX0762WKB97683). Green, pickup, 4.6L 8-cyl 215 hp, gasoline. 266,483 mi reported. Registered in Oh. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1998 Ford F-150.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,457 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Ford F-150, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🔥 2 involved a fire 🚑 3 reported injuries
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1457
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1998 Ford F-150.
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1998 Ford F150 S/N 1FTRX18L7WNB03063 Mechanic said the frame is rusting badly. Suggested I not pull a heavy trailer or haul heavy loads in the bed.
NHTSA ODI #11560757VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Unknown
NHTSA ODI #11525253SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My driver's side seat belt does not work at all for the past 6-8 months its been stuck and locked and it doesn't release the belt at all so I been driving without a seat belt for awhile now it needs to be repaired and as for the other issues unknown like bank-1 & bank-2 not working properly also evap-leaks and sensors not working
NHTSA ODI #11503088ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have multiple issues that hit all around same time. Body rusted and water leaks getting the bcm wet which causes the truck to go haywire, lights flashing, doors locking and unlocking, radio stays on, caused multiple things to stop working, fuel tank leaks when filling it up where the fuel tank fill hose rusted into the tank, causing multiple vacuum leaks a…
NHTSA ODI #11444287UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING AND INSIDE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE INSULATION ON THE ROOF MELTED CAUSING A FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED THIRD DEGREE BURNS ON THE HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS MADE FILED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND CAME OUT …
Fire · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11326791FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL STRAPS I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER THEY LOOKED AT IT THEY SAID THEY CANNOT FIX IT BECAUSE THE STRAP CALL THROUGH THE BED RAIL FRAME WHAT'S THE STRAP IS WHAT CAUSED THE CORROSION AND RUST TO THE BED RAIL FRAME .THEY WILL NOT PROCEED WITH THE REPAIRS EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL STATES THAT THE STRAPS RUST AND ARE KNOWN TO CORRODE A…
NHTSA ODI #11290982FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS FILLING MY FUEL TANK AND ANOTHER CUSTOMER POINTED OUT THERE APPEARED TO BE SOMETHING DRIPPING FROM MY TRUCK. I FOUND THAT AS I FILLED THERE WAS A STEADY STREAM COMING DOWN WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE FRAMEWORK HOLDING UP THE FUEL TANK AND DRIPPING TO THE GROUND A COUPLE OF FEET FORWARD OF THE FILLING POINT. AS THE TANK FILLED IT APPEARED TO ALSO DRIP DIRE…
NHTSA ODI #11281266FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE DETERIORATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 231,000.
NHTSA ODI #11268510+ 1449 more complaints on record.
