1998 Ford Mountaineer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mountaineer years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Mountaineer. That ranks 4th out of 8 Mountaineer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner 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 Mountaineer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Mountaineer recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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
- 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.
The passenger front door does not release: now the car would not start. We've boosted it and it would run but once turned off it would not turn on again. *tr
My 1998 mercury mountaineer was having a slow start for the past month. A few times the vehicle would not start, sounding as if the battery was dead. It was happening during the cold weather so we attributed these symptoms to the cold. We had battery checked and it was fine. On march 9,2006 while…
Consumer replaced firestone tires because they were included in recall 00t-005, consumer requests reimbursement. *slc
#p23575r15,while check tires noticed some separation on all four tires. Dealer has been notified. *ak firestone dealer confirmed that all four tires were defective, but indicated the tires were not on recall. *yh
When steering wheel is turned left it makes a loud noise. Noise sounds like metal was rubbing together. Dealership and manufactuer are unaware of a remedy for defect. Dealership has advised consumer that defect can cause the power steering to go out without warning. *ak
Other Ford Mountaineer years
← 1997 Mountaineer · 1999 Mountaineer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mountaineer | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Mountaineer | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Mountaineer | 11 | 1 |
| 2001 Mountaineer | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Mountaineer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Mountaineer | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Mountaineer | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Mountaineer?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Mountaineer?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Ford Mountaineer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mountaineer model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.