1998 Ford E-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-450 years
- Not enough data 19th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford E-450. That ranks 19th out of 32 E-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,008 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford E-450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 100% | 22,008 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford E-450 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- HVAC Switch Failures (PE09055) — opened Dec 7, 2009, closed Apr 21, 2010.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have had two blowouts of firestone steeltex tires, p235/75r16 on a 1998 ford econonline with a winnebago rv coach mounted on the chassis. Under both circumstances, the tires were properly inflated (at 80 psi per the manufacture instructions), and in both situations the pressure was checked within…
This is the second time with these tires that the tread came completely off. The first time it was a rear tire and there were 15 passengers in the vehicle, the driver was able to control the bus because of the dual wheels on the rear but the tire caused damage to the side of the bus. The second…
This was on a ambluance with a patient on going to a hosiptal. *ak (dot number: vdil1xd347 tiresize: lt225r75/1)
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and left rear tire tread separated. Firestone steet flex radial rs#,lt225/75r16, #dot vd111xl. There were no injuries, and he has contacted firestone. *ak
In both incidents, the tires were inflated to 80 psi as recommended by manufacturer. Tires were mounted on the inside rear of the vehicle and vehicle is equipped with rear dual tire configuration. Out side temp was around 85 degees fahrenheit in both incidents. Tires were sent to firestone for…
Other Ford E-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 E-450 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 E-450 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 E-450 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 E-450 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 E-450 | 13 | 3 |
| 2021 E-450 | 27 | 6 |
| 2019 E-450 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 E-450 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 E-450 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 E-450 | 17 | 4 |
| 2015 E-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 E-450 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 E-450 | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 E-450 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 E-450 | 7 | 8 |
| 2010 E-450 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 E-450 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 E-450 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 E-450 | 12 | 11 |
| 2006 E-450 | 20 | 11 |
| 2005 E-450 | 34 | 6 |
| 2004 E-450 | 27 | 5 |
| 2003 E-450 | 18 | 4 |
| 2002 E-450 | 13 | 2 |
| 2001 E-450 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 E-450 | 42 | 3 |
| 1999 E-450 | 73 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 |
| 1997 E-450 | 18 | 2 |
| 1996 E-450 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford E-450?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford E-450?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford E-450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-450 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.