1998 Ford Econoline Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Ford Econoline.

19971999
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.

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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