no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
1998 Ford E-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford E-150, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Ford E-150 has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
9Fuel system, gasoline
8Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Suspension
4Tires
4Steering
3Wheels
3Visibility
1510 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 2 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1998 Ford E-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE…
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Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Show 1 more recall
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Storage: tank assembly
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other E-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-150 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Ford E-150, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
In owners' words
What E-150 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
06-03-2007 RIGHT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE AND I COULD NOT GET INTO MY VAN. NO ABUSE ON MY PART. I HAD THE DOOR HANDLE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT MY EXPENSE ($125.00). 03-03-2008 LEFT DOOR HANDLE (OUTSIDE PART) BROKE WHEN I PULLED THE HANDLE. I NOW HAVE TO GET INTO MY VAN BY THE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD E15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING OIL. ON JANUARY 23 2007, A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER…
1998 (MANUFACTURED 1997) FORD 4.2 LITER ENGINE BLEW MAIN HEAD GASKET - ENGINE FROZE UP. REPLACED WITH REMANUFACTURED ENGINE - COMBUSTION TOO HIGH - PINGS - FORD REFUSES TO INSTALL ANOTHER ENGINE. CARBON BUILD UP - VALVES, RINGS, CRANKSHAFT, EGR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL ALL BE DAMAGED IF NOT…
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