1998 Ford E-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 18%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,834miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Ford E-150, 18% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,834 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The consumer stated that gas tank was installed without any insulation between the gas tank and frame, so metal was rubbing metal which caused a fuel leak. Consumer's big problem was that Ford was aware of the failure and didn't notify him or others like him.”
NHTSA complaint #10026801, filed 2003-08, 75,000 miles“Vehicle is experiencing a fuel leakage. Consumer doesn't fill it up completely, only to the 3/4 mark. 2003 makes and models are currently on recall; however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10046224, filed 2003-11, 29,000 miles“The truck's gas tank developed cracks and leaked gas. There's was a recall # 01v114000 for fuel tank cracks, but the vehicle identification number was outside the remedy scope.”
NHTSA complaint #10048545, filed 2003-11, 67,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Ford E-150. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel spewed out of the filler neck and onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,750.”
NHTSA complaint #10484587, filed 2012-11, 80,750 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Ford E-150. The contact stated the fuel tank straps fractured. The contact stated that the fuel tank and straps were the same as the ones utilized on the 1998-2003 Ford f-150, in which was recalled for the same failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10425451, filed 2011-09, 250,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V114000Apr 5, 2001Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight…Covers: Ford E-150 1997–2001, E-350 1997–2001
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 24% |
| 1998 | 11 | 18% |
| 1997 | 22 | 22% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 13% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 20% |
| 1990 | 8 | 47% |
| 1989 | 8 | 26% |
| 1988 | 2 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford E-150
15 complaintsBrakes
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology