1998 Ford Club Wagon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Ford Club Wagon, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“All four wheel rims were bent, which caused the consumer to purchase new tires. Dealer notified. All 5 rims were bent. But no flats. The consumer bought a new rim two and a half years ago and in may bought four new michelin tires 245/75/16 mls. At ntb who showed the consumer the bent rims. The vehicle continued to vibrate. The consumer thought the new tires would solve the vibration problem, but it didn't. The vehicle also needed a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10022928, filed 2003-07, 33,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Club Wagon
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon
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.
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