Component Record

Ford F-150 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Problems

119 distinct owners reported a vehicle speed control problem on the 1998 Ford F-150 - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage119 complaints

119 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V388000Reported September 7, 2005 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V007000Reported January 21, 1998 - 45,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on January 21, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 45,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System212 Engine197 Tires154 Vehicle Structure139 Suspension136 Brakes125

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.