1998 Ford Club Wagon Problems
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 108,206miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (5) and brakes (4). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,206 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling8 29%
- Brakes4 14%
- Suspension3 11%
- Engine2 7.1%
- Seat belts2 7.1%
- Seats2 7.1%
- Electrical system1 3.6%
- Steering1 3.6%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Ford tells me this does not pertain to my 1998 e350 7.3l diesel, and they will not replace the recalled part from Ford recall no. 07s57 my vehicle stalls on average 2-3 time per month, causing me to quickly put the car in neutral - restart the engine before all my breaks are gone. This has been happening for approx 3 years now. I've had a few close calls because of this. Ford recall no. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592843, filed 2014-05, 130,000 milesVehicle speed control: “I received a recall notice for our 1998 Ford Club Wagon in august 2007. I keep calling to get an appointment for the part(it has to do with the cruise control defect that can catch fire) and no one has the parts. In september, we receive a card saying that the that unforeseen shortage has made it impossible for Ford to replace the part at this time. They are offering a band aid approach by only disconnecting the cruise control until the parts become available. I find this absolutely unacceptable. The bean counter obviously blew it for Ford and now we the consumers are paying the price. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207838, filed 2007-11Brakes: “Front rotors warp for apparently no reasonable cause. Master mechanic suggests its due to mass of rotors not large enough to handle braking loads, or bad materials. Same with warped rear brake drums. This vehicle is now on its second set of rotors (6-21-2002), and they have been lathe turned to the limit of their width. Rotors have now warped again, but I'll continue to put up with the pulsation till it drives me crazy. I live in a rural area and braking is not a constant thing here. …”
NHTSA complaint #763492, filed 2002-06Suspension: “When making a sharp left turn the wheel rubs against the torsion bar. The dealer / manufacturer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #834407, filed 1999-02Mileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 76,000 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon.
Other model years of the Ford Club Wagon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 156,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 28 | 108,206 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 28 | 78,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 17 | 40,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 15 | 95,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 17 | 229,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 15 | 117,141 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Club Wagon model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Club Wagon have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Club Wagon is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 5.
Has the 1998 Ford Club Wagon been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Ford Club Wagon reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,206 miles and the middle half falls between 76,000 and 130,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.