1998 Ford Cvpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cvpi years
- Not enough data 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Cvpi. That ranks 6th out of 11 Cvpi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 98,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Cvpi 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 | 3 | 100% | 98,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 126,750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Cvpi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Cvpi.
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.
In august 2006, second spark plug blow out. No warning, happened at a stop light. Sudden loud bang startled driver in next lane. Driver swerved and ran two vehicles over the curb. Luckily no injuries or damage. Was in a school zone at a time when children were leaving school. This is a police…
2 blown spark plugs in p71 model 1998 ford crown victoria. Spark plugs were replaced and ignition coils because spark plug blew right up into ignition coil and destroyed them. One was replaced by a mechanic and the other was replaced by me. *nm
My 1998 ford crown victoria police interceptor was purchased from a independent dealer in feb. 2005, michigan. I had no problem until july/august then had problems with the intake manifold leaking coolant. I received no notice of the ford recall and by this time i was told by ford, and a ford…
Other Ford Cvpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cvpi | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Cvpi | 17 | 2 |
| 2003 Cvpi | 78 | 3 |
| 2002 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Cvpi?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Cvpi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Cvpi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cvpi model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.