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1FTZX1728WN••••••1998 Ford F-150
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 1998 Ford F-150 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
1080on the model
479builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedTires 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlfireApr 2007
The contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While parked in the driveway the vehicle suddenly caught on fire. The contact believed the fire was caused by the cruise control which ignited separately. There may be a recall but the contactwas unfamiliar of what the consequences were if the…
Electrical SystemfireApr 2005
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Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2005
Started vehicle and heard a clanging noise under the hood. Immediately turned vehicle off and checked under hood for source. Had a relative to start the truck while I examined the engine for cause. Shortly after 2nd start and stop, oil began dripping under vehicle. Holes had…
TiresSep 2000
After a technician inspected the tires found a starting tread separation on the four sets of tires where one of them was replacd last year. Currently, had to replace the four sets because of tread separation. Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, DOT w208ipt. *ak firestone…
Service BrakesJun 1999
Ongoing problem with ABS brakes causes rear wheels to lock up when applying brakes on wet/damp road. It also causes extended stopping distance. Also, a problem with courtesy lights, and running tail lights momentarily remain on from 2 minutes up to 2 hours before turning off,…
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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 1FTZX1728WNA15129 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.