Most common 1998 Ford F800 problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F800 complaints by model year
Best F800 years: 1995. Compare all years →
1998 Ford F800 recalls (2)
Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. An automatic locking front wheel bearing adjusting nut was damaged during installation or removal by incorrect tools or an incorrect torque specification was used.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front wheel bearing adjusting nuts with castle nuts and cotter pins.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and school bus chassis-cowls equipped with automatic transmissions. The welds that attach the key to the top of the steering column mounted automatic transmission shift linkage May not adequately retain the key, allowing the transmission to be in a gear other than that indicated on the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column shift tube and, if so equipped, to have the dso park brake linkage adjusted.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Ford F800 a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 F800 rates average: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the F800 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford F800?
The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the steering (1) and lights (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford F800 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1998 Ford F800, the most recent from February 24, 1998 (wheel bearing). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F800?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995. See the full Ford F800 years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.