1998 Ford E-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Ford E-150, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year.
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.
“On numerous occasions, I have felt and heard a clunking noise coming from my steering column at slow speeds. I have contacted the dealer and they will be looking at it in the near future.”
NHTSA complaint #718809, filed 2000-02“Steering pulls left on all road surfaces and at all speeds. Allignment checked twice by two dealers service departments and confirmed in specs. Tires rotated and checked also.”
NHTSA complaint #701326, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 16% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 8% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 12 | 17% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford E-150
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
8 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.
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