1998 Ford Econoline problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Suspension:front (3)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Econoline 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 (179)
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.
Fuel System, Diesel 2005-01-01 · 17467 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. *tt
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2004-05-01 · 04E10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emission recall 04e10: compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles - fitting connector replacement. *mj
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2003-11-01 · 17385 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air bag lamp illuminated. *tt
Electrical System 2003-10-30 · 16480 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340, possible false code. various models including 1994-1996 ford excursion. *tt
Electrical System 2003-10-30 · 16258 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness retainer clip released for service. includes 2003 econoline, super duty, f650/750 and excursion. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 179 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.