1998 Ford E-150 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%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 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Ford E-150, 5% 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.
“A piece of the blender to the motor for the heater has broken, so that the vehicle has complete heat or no heat, nothing in between. Dealer says heater case needs replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #849672, filed 1999-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 1 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford E-150
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeat belts
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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