1998 Ford E Series: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I have not had an "incident" with my 1998 ford expedition, but I am scared senseless having read the many reports by owners who have. I have two daughters ages 3 and 7 who ride daily in our family vehichle. I am urging you to consider a mandatory recall on expeditions with similar cruise control systems to the 2000 models. Please don't allow anyone else to suffer or die.”Owner report · Equipment · Jul 2005
“Tire tread separation of firestone steeltex radial r4s lt 225 75 r/16 ms load range e tubeless radial 2 steel ply tire. On 1999 winnebago minnie motorhome (ford v10 - e superduty series) with 9,400 miles. We limped the vehicle into nearest gas station with steel belt showing on tires. No apparent road damage to tire. The tread just separated from the tire. Tires were checked at dealership two days prior to trip for proper air pressure and wear prior to leaving on trip. Everything checked out fine. We are going to try and contact firestone directly regarding this matter and see if they will assist.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2004
“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. Consumer no longer trust the remaining tires, ford or firestone. *ph *jb”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2003
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“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. The consumer found that the inside rear tire had lost the cap. The dealer found that all of the tires were separating. Scc”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2002
“Without warning rear dual firestone (225/75r/16) tire tread started to separate, causing damage to propane gas line of the motor carrier and tail pipe framing under wheel well. Dot # vd11xd347ak.*ak *tt”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2002
“Firestone steeltex tires p225/75r16 dot vd1l1xd experienced blowouts, one occurred while it was raining, consumer states there was property damage. *slc”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2000
“Tread separation (possibly due to lack of adhesion) and blowout, causing damage to right side of motorhome and exhaust pipe. Two outside storage bins were damaged; mud flap torn loose; wheelwell trim torn loose; bin lights broken; exhaust pipe was bent at a 90 degree angle; fiberglass damage to one bin door. (dot number: vd1l1xd367 tiresize: lt22575r16)”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2000
“Complaints that the passanger seat is mounted to close to the dash. If the air bag would deploy the passanger would be injured seriously.”Owner report · Seats · Apr 1998
“Driver unable to read speedometer because steering wheel blocks view, location of indicator creates poor visibility. Yh”Owner report · Power Train
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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Is the 1998 Ford E Series reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1998 Ford E Series. The most complained-about area is tires.
Does the 1998 Ford E Series have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.