MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Motor Home

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1998 Ford Motor Home
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:50:03.255Z

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 7 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 Motor Home Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1988: 2 complaints 1988 1991: 1 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1998: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19882
19911
19931
19949
19957
199611
199713
19987
199926
200026
20018
200210
20036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071228

TIRES

2 of 7 total reports mention: tires.

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THE TREAD OF THE FIRESTONE TIRE CAME OFF WHEN IT HAD LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010327

TIRES

2 of 7 total reports mention: tires.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ONE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT UNEXPECTEDLY. A YEAR LATER, TWO TIRES BLEW OUT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MUD FLAP ON VEHICLE ON BOTH SIDES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030804

ALL FIRESTONE TIRES WITH DOT CODE VD REMOVED. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021210

WHEELS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

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WHEEL CRACKED. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010327

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Ford Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford Motor Home 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 Motor Home?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Motor Home 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.