Complaints
61
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Ford Econoline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
#24 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#34 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Ford Econoline.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 69,800 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 187,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 152,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,800
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
187,500
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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