1998 Ford E Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford E Series. That ranks 2nd out of 13 E Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 54%), typically at around 13,950 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford E Series 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 | 7 | 54% | 13,950 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford E Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
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 not had an "incident" with my 1998 ford expedition, but i am scared senseless having read the many reports by owners who have. I have two daughters ages 3 and 7 who ride daily in our family vehichle. I am urging you to consider a mandatory recall on expeditions with similar cruise control…
Tire tread separation of firestone steeltex radial r4s lt 225 75 r/16 ms load range e tubeless radial 2 steel ply tire. On 1999 winnebago minnie motorhome (ford v10 - e superduty series) with 9,400 miles. We limped the vehicle into nearest gas station with steel belt showing on tires. No apparent…
I have a 1998 ford diesel van that i have just purchase about a couple of months ago. The former owner gave me a clue of a problem that i didn't pick on when i bought it. He said don't fill the tank full or the fuel will overflow. Well it does overflow full or not but worst with a full tank. Ford…
The inside passenger side duel tire tread separated while driving at 55 mph.*ak consumer heard a noise from the tires and 15 minutes later the entire tread blew off the tire. It damaged the wiring, frame and body. This was not a recalled tire. Consumer no longer trust the remaining tires, ford or…
I own a 1998 coachman motorhome, class c with steeltex radial r4s lt225/75r16 m/s tires on it. While traveling up i64 headed toward crozet, va. From my home in mechanicsville, va. I experienced tire problems. While driving along around 62 miles per hour i experienced a severe bumping which felt…
Other Ford E Series years
← 1997 E Series · 1999 E Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 E Series | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 E Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 E Series | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford E Series?
Owners most often report tires, equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford E Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford E Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Series model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.