There are 1 owner-reported engine complaints for the 1998 Ford F-350in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES HE SMELLS DIESEL FUMES. HEADLIGHT AND INTERIOR LIGHTS HESITATE WHEN THEY ARE FIRST TURNED ON. TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. DRIVELINE HAS TOO MUCH SLACK. DOORS RATTLE. RUBBER TRIM AROUND BACK DOOR IS COMING OFF. HEATER SWITCH IS BAD. LOUD EXHAUST LEAK AFTER STARTING THE TRUCK IN THE MORNING. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. *AK *ML
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026