How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Lariat have?

The 1998 Ford Lariat has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Ford Lariat has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Ford Lariat?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

1998 Ford Lariat Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Ford Lariat. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Back up light beeper failed. Yh”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · reported 1998-08-15

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Lariat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.