1998 Ford XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford XL. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 52,794 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner 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 XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 50% | 52,794 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 33% | 2,610 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | 100,387 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford XL.
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.
The truck squeaks so loud at 0 mph, just shake truck side to side and it sounds terrible. Its the front and rear end bushings due with some steering problems. This is a manufacture defeat and not wear and tear on this vehicle. Not sure about the suspension but it plays a role in this whole…
Air compressor that keeps the automatic self leveling keeps going on ,and sounding very loud . My truck is going down in the rear end, now it does not want to work, i checked the fuses and they were ok . Now i have no power going to the air compressor or any power to the air bag solenoids ,so now…
On 5/25/2003 i purchased a 1998 ford xlt [xxx] at the time i could not afford a extended warranty but the dealer stated that it had a warranty left of either 1 month or 1000 miles left on it. This suv turned out to be a nightmare by july 2nd 2003 i had to put new brakes on it which in turn set me…
My daughter was driving our 1998 windstar in early june 2005.. She stopped at a traffic light, started up and drove 1/4 mile or so and then started to brake again to avoid hitting stopped cars in front of her. The engine light flashed for a moment, and the brake pedal went to the floor. She…
While depressing the accelerator pedal it descended to the floorboard. This caused the vehicle to slow down. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle ,and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
Other Ford XL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford XL?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.