MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Club Wagon

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1998 Ford Club Wagon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:52:59.078Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Club Wagon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1997: 28 complaints 1998: 28 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1998: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19840
19851
19862
19871
19881
19898
19905
19915
199215
199312
199417
199515
199617
199728
199828
19994
20005
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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VIN FMRE11LXWHC14619 1998 FORD VAN CLUB WAGON V8 TRITON ENGINE 5.4 LITER- SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MCCOY AND MILLS FORD 700 WEST COMMONWEALTH, FULLERTON CA 92832 WORK ORDER 985469 APPRX DATE FEB 11,2005 CUSTOMER #WHC14619.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050816

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 28 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 28 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION (EVEN THE BRAKE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE).

NHTSA ODI report, 20010122

POWER TRAIN

2 of 28 total reports mention: power train.

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ALL FOUR WHEEL RIMS WERE BENT, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK ALL 5 RIMS WERE BENT. BUT NO FLATS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030612

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford Club Wagon reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Club Wagon?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Club Wagon have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.