1998 Ford Club Wagon
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.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1998: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
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
8 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.
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Spark plug blew from engine, will not thread back into block.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-29
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, 2005-08-16
Vehicle speed control
5 of 28 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.
Service brakes
4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
3 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
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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, 2003-06-12
Also filed under Wheels
Suspension
3 of 28 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing torsion bar and front.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
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, accounting for 29% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.