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1998 Ford F-150 electrical system problems

The 1998 Ford F-150 has 92 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

92

Electrical System complaints

6%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

07E066000Electrical SystemAugust 28, 2007 · 175 units

Defect

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 92 complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 electrical system — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1998 Ford F-150 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 07E066000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.