1998 Ford E Series
Only 7 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
7 of 13 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
The inside passenger side duel tire tread separated while driving at 55 MPH.*ak consumer heard a noise from the tires and 15 minutes later the entire tread blew off the tire. It damaged the wiring, frame and body. This was not a recalled tire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-11
I own a 1998 coachman motorhome, class c with steeltex radial R4S LT225/75R16 m/s tires on it. While traveling up I64 headed toward crozet, va. From my home in mechanicsville, va. I experienced tire problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-25
Tire size LT22575R16; these tires are used on a winnebego motorhome 1999. The inside rear of the wheel weld was damaged due to a tire capping off. The other tires are now starting to exemplify the same failure pattern. Ts there was a loud noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-08
Service brakes
1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
1 of 13 total reports mentions: seats.
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Complaints that the passanger seat is mounted to close to the dash. If the air bag would deploy the passanger would be injured seriously.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-21
Power train
1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 13 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Show complaint excerpts
Door lock mechanism failed. Yh
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-30
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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2007-12-29Engine and engine cooling07V553000 On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Ford E Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Ford E Series 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 E Series?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Ford E Series have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.