1998 Ford Utility VAN XH Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Utility VAN XH years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Utility VAN XH. That is the most of any Utility VAN XH model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 Utility VAN XH 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Utility VAN XH recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Utility VAN XH.
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.
Door ajar light remains on after door is closed and drains battery by the dome lights staying on over night. *ak
The chiming of the doors being open does not turn off, its an electrical problem. The doors wil not lock because it thinks the door are open. *ak
While driving 30 mph, the driver noticed that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the steering frame needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb
Other Ford Utility VAN XH years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Utility VAN XH | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Utility VAN XH | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Utility VAN XH?
Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Utility VAN XH?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Utility VAN XH a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Utility VAN XH model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.