1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab pricing starts at $3,412 for the F150 Regular Cab Short Bed, which had a starting MSRP of $18,815 when new. The range-topping 1998 F150 Regular Cab Long Bed starts at $3,299 today, originally priced from $19,115.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Short Bed	$18,815	$3,412
Long Bed	$19,115	$3,299

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

F150 Regular Cab Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Ford F150 Regular Cab (1997-2000) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 95% recommend it. These figures are based on 1105 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab

""Built Ford Tough" is right"

"Bought the truck brand new. Fell in love with it ever since then. I have worked it hard and maiteained it well. Driven over 182,000 miles on it so far without any major mechanical failure. The engine (4.6 litre) hasn't missed a beat. I've hauled 2000 ilbs over 500 miles with no noticeable damage to the truck. The engine doesn't burn any oil. The power of the engine is exactly the same when I bought it new. The gas mielage for a V-8 truck is the best in its class. Can't go wrong with this vehicle. I get it now, the reason the F150 has been the best selling truck model now for over 40 years."

"Ford 4.2"

"As perfect an engine as can be expected.Power is great for a 4.2.This engine was also applied for industrial purposes:)))Enough said.The transmission , a Mazda M50R2 is all synchro gears, almost indestructible. Sometimes old trucks are the best...."

"An Amazing Truck"

"I bought this truck new in 1998 in Decatur, Al at a dealer that is no longer there. I traded in a Chevy Scottsdale pickup due to excessive mechanical difficulties and not really knowing much about Ford trucks. I have now been driving my F-150 back and forth from Birmingham to Huntsville on a regular basis for many years and it has never broken down. It has been the best and most reliable truck one could ever imagine and i would not hesitate to recommend a Ford pickup to anyone. I hate to give it up but am going to by a new F-150 within the next month."

Overall 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab quality a 4.6 out of 5.

1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Reliability

The 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1998 F150 Regular Cab Features

According to drivers of the 1998 F150 Regular Cab, here are some of its best features:

Mileage, reliability
When you need speed you got it! Power to spare.
This truck has done everything Ive asked it to do
Dependable
Reliable affordable comfort

1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab MPG by Trim

1998 F150 Regular Cab Long Bed - city 15 MPG - hwy 19 MPG

1998 F150 Regular Cab Short Bed - city 15 MPG - hwy 19 MPG

1998 F150 Regular Cab Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

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1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Depreciation

A 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab has depreciated $154 or 6% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,372 and trade-in value of $1,523.

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1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	+ $502	$2,526	$1,743
2023	+ $51	$2,577	$1,782
2024	$149	$2,428	$1,585
Now	$56	$2,372	$1,523

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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3995 lbs.
	Fuel Capacity	30.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.8 inches
	Front Leg Room	40.9 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	3
	Minimum Ground Clearance	7.3 inches
	Overall Length	220.8 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	63.8 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	8200 lbs.
	Turning Diameter	45.9 feet
	Wheel Base	138.5 inches
	Truck Bed Volume	73 cu.ft.
	Bed Length	8.00 feet
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	6600 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	2441 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	78.4 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors

Fuel Economy

	City	15 mpg
	Highway	19 mpg
	Combined	17 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	2WD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	205 @ 4750 RPM
	Torque	255 @ 3000 rpm
	Engine	V6, 4.2 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Safety

1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Safety Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

5.0

Passenger Front

4.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab	Used 2000 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab	Used 2003 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab	Used 2000 Ford F150 Super Cab
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Price	$3,299	$2,590	$3,217	$3,558
Consumer Rating	4.5	4.2	4.2	4.5
Fuel Economy	City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 17 MPG	City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG	City 19/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG	City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	3	3	3	6
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 50000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	205 @ 4750 RPM	120 @ 5000 RPM	120 @ 5000 RPM	220 @ 4500 RPM
Engine	V6, 4.2 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	V8, 4.6 Liter
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD	2WD	2WD

1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab	230
#2	1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab	230
#3	1999 Ford F150 Super Cab	220
#4	1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab	205
#5	2000 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab	180

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FAQs

Is 1998 a good year for a Ford F150 Regular Cab?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 F150 Regular Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Ford F150 Regular Cab 1998 a good Pickup?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 F150 Regular Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab?

The 1998 Ford F150 Regular Cab gets 15 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway.

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