MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Motor Home

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1998 Ford Motor Home
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:35.499Z

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
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 2 complaints 1988 1991: 1 complaint 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1998: 7 complaints 1998 7 1999: 26 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1988: 2 complaints 1988 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 7 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1988: 2 complaints 1988 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 7 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 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.

Tires

4 of 7 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2003-08-04

All firestone tires with DOT code vd removed. Dt

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-10

Battery failed. Nlm

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-27

Also filed under Wheels and electrical system

Vehicle speed control

3 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2007-12-28

Wheels

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Electrical system

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

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 Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
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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 tires, accounting for 57% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.