1998 Ford E-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (2) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford E-250 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (30)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2018-04-06 · DOR-X8B9R-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
Service Brakes, Air 2007-09-19 · 071110 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj
Suspension 2005-01-01 · 05248 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
Steering 2003-09-01 · 17211 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a bump steer steering feeling, noted when the vehicle's front wheels/tires contact road surface irregularities. *tt
Electrical System 2003-08-01 · 17009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt
Power Train 2002-04-01 · 15799 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50-55 mph. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.