Overview & Reviews

The 1998 F-150 gets a 50th Anniversary decal affixed to the lower left corner of the windshield. Other changes include making the locking tailgate standard on XLT and Lariat trims, optional on XL and Standard models. Foglights become optional this year on all four-wheel-drive models except for the Lariat, which gets them standard. An STX package featuring 17-inch tires, aluminum wheels and color-keyed grille debuts as an option for the XLT 2WD. The Lariat receives a color-keyed steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel and outside power signal mirrors. Silver Metallic paint replaces Silver Frost paint, and Light Denim Blue replaces Portofino Blue.

• Best-in-class interior styling, powerful engine choices, and great on-road handling make this one of our favorite full-size trucks. Does pretty well off-road, too.

• Exterior styling has too many swoops and dips for our liking. Hard-to-see fenders make parking this thing a chore.

User Reviews:

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  After 5 years - 1998 Ford F-150
  By carlwm - November 15 - 2:00 am

  The only proble ever experienced was a minor adjustment in transmission shifting that was under warranty. Extremely solid, reliable, safe, vehicle. Drives even better when loaded. V6 has plenty of pep and torque. Unless towing a LARGE trailer, V6 is all that is needed. People who buy V8 waste money.

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  1998 F-150 4x4 - 1998 Ford F-150
  By wayne27 - November 13 - 2:00 am

  mostly on paved roads, but it ran well in the dirt too. excellent truck, very reliabale

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  MY BABE - 1998 Ford F-150
  By speed demon - August 22 - 2:00 am

  GRATE TRUCK, SINCE I GOT IT NO PROBLES AT ALL.

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  Over 100,000, Still happy. - 1998 Ford F-150
  By Lou44 - August 13 - 2:00 am

  My over all experience with this vehicle has been a good one. Experienced a slight hesitation when traveling between 50 - 60 mph during 33,000 - 55,000 miles (right after warranty). Two dealers, two evaluations, perfomed one repair and problem went away by itself after 55,000 miles.

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  Baby steps - 1998 Ford F-150
  By Garyweed - July 11 - 2:00 am

  This was my first truck...I did what every first time buyer does and I bought based on looks alone. The 150 step is a great looking truck! 2 years and 30k miles later I have no problems to report. As a loyal Ford convert, in the next week Im going to upgrade to a 250 ext cab...A little more room, power and utility. An added bonus is the money for fuel is going to New Texas (formerly Iraq) and not OPEC.

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  F150 - 1998 Ford F-150
  By Manny Arzavala - March 7 - 2:00 am

  Best design and truck load of fun. This truck, mine, is one durable beast. Besides the sharp appearance, it is a true truck. Mom and Dad ove the look and strenght it offers, as we tow our boat state wide or cruise / shop.

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  Mom Mobile - 1998 Ford F-150
  By Caitsma - December 29 - 2:00 am

  I bought my truck new 5 years ago. Im a woman and a mother and Ive been driving pick-ups for over 20 years. This has been my favorite! Very reliable, quiet, tight and trustworthy! No mechanical or cosmetic problems thus far. I love my big V-8, its got loads of get-up and go! And thanks to the air-bag option, I can cart 3 kids around, no problem...and still haul cargo! And the best part: People still tell me "Hey, nice truck!".

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  98 ford xlt xtra cab - 1998 Ford F-150
  By BIGB - September 25 - 2:00 am

  best vehicle i have ever owned. changed o2 sensor and tires at 40,000 mi. other than normal stuff like filters and oil that is it. avg. gas mileage is 15 to 16 in town and 18 to 20 on highway.

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  excellent truck! - 1998 Ford F-150
  By nascar98 - August 23 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 1998 NASCAR edition new, after 3 1/2 years all I have replaced is the temp control knob. This is the best built truck I have ever owned

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  Another F150 - 1998 Ford F-150
  By Trainut - August 11 - 2:00 am

  This has been another good Ford truck for me I bought my first in 1974 after driving Chevys. This F150 has everything that I wanted except an anti slip rear end. I have driven 63K miles and done the routine maintence and never had a problem, the small V-8 could get better milage but 17-19 mpg isnt that bad. The paint has held up well and the interior is fine.