1998 Ford Ford Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Ford. That ranks 7th out of 11 Ford model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 18%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Ford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 12% | 112,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 112 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 112 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Ford recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Ford.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1998 ford expedition caught fire as a result of a faulty cruise control switch (according to insurance fire investigator) - ford claimed they sent 3 recall notices, but i never received any until 3 days after the fire - i suffered personal property and other damages and ford has refused liability…
My 1998 ford expedition caught on fire at 4:00 am by itself. It was last driven 14 hours prior to catching on fire. The fire was so hot it melted the hood of the car. The car was completely destroyed. The fire inspector said it started where the cruise control switch was located.*ak
I was driving from the store on 10/27/05 ,when i stop to a red light and i saw smoke come from the side and front of the car. The light turned green and i proceeded to go home ,when i got home i ran up the stairs to where i live and explain to my boyfriend smoke is coming from the car he went down…
My wife was teaching at the local jr. College here in pensacola florida. She parked the truck at approx. 6:45pm ,her classroom faces the parking lot. From the second floor some of her students could see something on fire in the parking lot, it's approx. 8:40pm by now. The car was seen by the…
Driving 1998 ford expedition v8 5.4 liter... Down the highway under normal driving conditions and the # 4 spark plug blew out of the head, causing a very load bang followed buy load exhaust, escaping from the plug hole and high volume of fuel vapor and some fuel, this will be the 3rd time this has…
Other Ford Ford years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Ford | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Ford | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford | 43 | 0 |
| 2001 Ford | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford | 52 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford | 25 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Ford?
Owners most often report unknown or other, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Ford?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Ford a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.