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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  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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  Reliability - 1998 Ford F-150
  By K. Medlin - July 7 - 2:00 am

  119000 miles with no problems except for alternator replaced at 60,000. Goodyear AT tires were original equipment. I got 64K on first set of tires and still riding on 2nd set.

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  a work horse - 1998 Ford F-150
  By cjfri - July 1 - 2:00 am

  we bought our truck used to transport out 2 tall girls around a car was to small but all in all our truck has done so much work for us. We put new bigger tired on it and it is a beauty, We love our truck.

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  my f150 - 1998 Ford F-150
  By gdc - May 29 - 2:00 am

  over 100k , the truck has required regular maintenance only. Has never left me on the side of the rode.

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  REVIEW - 1998 Ford F-150
  By HECTOR CASTILLO - May 13 - 2:00 am

  VERY CONFORTABLE BEUTIFUL DESIGN RELIABLE FEW MECHANIC PROBLEMS

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  Quality is NOT job one at Ford - 1998 Ford F-150
  By PMed - March 11 - 2:00 am

  I really like my F 150 and have believed that Ford has always produced a superior truck. However, to my surprise, shortly after the warranty expired, I have had to replace the rear axle seals and a tie rod end which happened to shear off and punch through the drive side rim at 5 kilometers per hour (good thing I wasnt travelling any faster. Surprise, FORD has yet to recall this vehicle for this problem. I have been told by numerous TOW TRUCK operators that this SAFETY Concern is a common occurrence.

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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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  Quality, Job#2 - 1998 Ford F-150
  By Luvfastbikes - January 25 - 2:00 am

  Since then, Ive had several warning lights burn out in the dash, the rear leaf springs have broken twice (and no, I havent exceeded the manufacturers limits), a couple of engine electrical glitches, malfunctioning factory alarm system, occasional smoke on start-up, and some brake problems. Would I buy another Ford truck? Maybe, but it would definitely be a new one, to ensure maximum warranty duration to iron out the glitches before it comes out of my pocket...

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  Ugly but works really well! - 1998 Ford F-150
  By Andy E. - December 29 - 2:00 am

  I hate the body style, but they dumped the beautiful truck style I liked in 1996. This has been an excellent vehicle. One time in the shop in 88,000 miles (because I forgot to tighten the gas cap and the check engine light came on). It goes up hills without downshifting and has really reasonable accelleration for a six cylinder.

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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!".