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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTZF1728WKB07829 · Checked Sep 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FTZF1728WK•••••• 1998 Ford F-150

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 1998 Ford F-150 build (4 vs 2).

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1080on the model
479builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Steering 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Fuel System Nov 2010
The contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted and causing fuel to spill from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the fuel tank straps at a cost of $210 to the contact. The manufacturer was not made…
Engine And Engine Cooling Dec 2007
My 1998 ford f-150 only had 76,000 miles on it and was well-maintained. On 12/30/2007. It had run a little rough at start up for about two weeks prior to 12/30/2007. Then on that day a loud knock in the engine. I took it to a mechanic who said that there was a history of the 4.2…
Steering Sep 2004
The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably while driving. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the driver side tie rod had sheared off from the ball joint socket. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer. The…
Service Brakes Jul 1998
Brake line failed twice

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTZF1728WKB07829 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.