1998 Ford E Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1), Wheels / tires (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
07/02/2005 · Equipment
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…
01/15/2004 · Fuel system
I HAVE A 1998 FORD DIESEL VAN THAT I HAVE JUST PURCHASE ABOUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. THE FORMER OWNER GAVE ME A CLUE OF A PROBLEM THAT I DIDN'T PICK ON WHEN I BOUGHT IT. HE SAID DON'T FILL THE TANK FULL OR THE FUEL WILL OVERFLOW. WELL IT DOES OVERFLOW FULL OR NOT BUT WORST WITH A FULL TANK. FORD AND THE NHTSA HAD ISSUED A RECALL FOR POSSIBLE CRACKING OF F…
10/18/2000 · Wheels / tires
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)
11/24/1999 · Transmission / drivetrain
DRIVER UNABLE TO READ SPEEDOMETER BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL BLOCKS VIEW, LOCATION OF INDICATOR CREATES POOR VISIBILITY. YH
07/14/1999 · Brakes
DISC BRAKES ENGAGED WITHOUT APPLYING RESULTING IN BURNING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. MJS
02/01/1999 · Latches / locks
DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FAILED. YH
08/21/1998 · Seats
COMPLAINTS THAT THE PASSANGER SEAT IS MOUNTED TO CLOSE TO THE DASH. IF THE AIR BAG WOULD DEPLOY THE PASSANGER WOULD BE INJURED SERIOUSLY.