1998 Ford Club Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Club Wagon years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Club Wagon. That is the most of any Club Wagon model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 29%), typically at around 104,029 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Club Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 29% | 104,029 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 18% | 112,382 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 7% | 157,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 33,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Club Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
FORD TELLS ME THIS DOES NOT PERTAIN TO MY 1998 E350 7.3L DIESEL, AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE RECALLED PART FROM FORD RECALL NO. 07S57 MY VEHICLE STALLS ON AVERAGE 2-3 TIME PER MONTH, CAUSING ME TO QUICKLY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL - RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE ALL MY BREAKS ARE GONE. THIS HAS BEEN…
I became one more victim of an unacceptable design flaw foisted upon the motoring public by the once proud ford motor company. #3 spark plug took an unapproved leave of absence and has grounded my e-350 van for the past 2 months. I am weighing my options; should i attempt an expensive repair only…
Spark plug blew from engine, will not thread back into block.
Ford e-350 van w/ v10 engine blew a spark plug out of the cylinder. *tr
I received a recall notice for our 1998 ford club wagon in august 2007. I keep calling to get an appointment for the part(it has to do with the cruise control defect that can catch fire) and no one has the parts. In september, we receive a card saying that the that "unforeseen shortage" has made it…
Other Ford Club Wagon years
← 1997 Club Wagon · 1999 Club Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Club Wagon | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Club Wagon | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Club Wagon | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 Club Wagon | 28 | 0 |
| 1996 Club Wagon | 17 | 2 |
| 1995 Club Wagon | 15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Club Wagon?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Club Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Club Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Club Wagon model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.