1998 Ford E-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Ford E-150, 13% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While stopping at a traffic light or a stop sign, the consumer had his foot on the brake pedal, the brake pedal suddenly went to the floorboard and the vehicle went forward, almost causing a collision. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic. After test driving the vehicle, the mechanic told the consumer that the problem was with the sensors. Since then, the sensors were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10044915, filed 2003-12, 28,000 miles“When applying the brakes vehicle skids and the pedal does not kick back. Also the ABS does not activate. Vehicle has rear ended another vehicle. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times, and said it was normal. Can not find problem on computer.”
NHTSA complaint #855305, filed 2000-01“While driving consumer would step on brakes pedal and hear brakes making noise like metal to metal. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and they found out that inner pads had worn out due to manufactured calipers.”
NHTSA complaint #895467, filed 2001-08“Brake rotors/calipers and lines needed to be changed every eleven thousand miles. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details. Consumer stated that a TSB has been released on that issue.”
NHTSA complaint #896633, filed 2001-09“When brakes are applied, they fail to slow down or stop vehicle right away. This causes an extended stopping distance. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #847034, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 38% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 8 | 24% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 11 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 18 | 18% |
| 1996 | 14 | 24% |
| 1995 | 20 | 28% |
| 1994 | 26 | 21% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford E-150
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford E-150
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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