Do you have to remove the steering column on a 98 f150 change ignition?

No, you generally do *not* have to remove the steering column on a 1998 Ford F-150 to change the ignition switch. The ignition switch itself is typically accessed and replaced from underneath the steering column, without needing to remove the entire column. However, you will likely need to remove the steering column bezel (the plastic trim around the steering column) and possibly some other components to get to the ignition switch.