1998 Ford School BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other School BUS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford School BUS. That ranks 2nd out of 3 School BUS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 School BUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Ford School BUS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford School BUS.
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.
Driver side air bag experienced false deployment, when there was no accident involved. Yh
Other Ford School BUS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 School BUS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 School BUS | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford School BUS?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford School BUS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford School BUS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other School BUS model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.