1998 Ford E-450 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 22,008miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford E-450 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford E-450. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,008 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires5 100%
Example complaints
Tires: “I have had two blowouts of firestone steeltex tires, p235/75r16 on a 1998 Ford econonline with a winnebago rv coach mounted on the chassis. Under both circumstances, the tires were properly inflated (at 80 PSI per the manufacture instructions), and in both situations the pressure was checked within hours of the failure. The vehicle has been weighed on certified scales and does not exceed tire recommended load capacities. In both situations, the tire tread sepearated from the inner core. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078942, filed 2004-06, 22,008 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,008 and 22,008 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford E-450 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and…
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford E-450 1996–2002, F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002 +10 more
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Recall details for the 1998 Ford E-450 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10013298Nov 14, 2005Body and structure. Cracks in the left or right spring tower flange. *tt spring tower weld repair and replacement procedure.
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Suspension. Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
- 10013320Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly.
Other model years of the Ford E-450
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 4,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 27 | 9,508 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2019 | 5 | 111,059 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 5 | 3,514 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 11 | 6,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 17 | 7,206 | 5 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2015 | 6 | 50,878 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 13,257 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 12 | 25,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 7 | 33,750 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 5 | 23,652 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 13,926 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 12 | 30,477 | 13 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 20 | 35,000 | 13 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 34 | 21,000 | 8 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 27 | 28,010 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 18 | 38,270 | 4 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2002 | 13 | 38,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 16 | 54,200 | 2 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2000 | 42 | 34,350 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 73 | 34,323 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 5 | 22,008 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 18 | 54,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Ford E-450 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford E-450 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford E-450 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford E-450 is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 1998 Ford E-450 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Ford E-450 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,008 miles and the middle half falls between 22,008 and 22,008 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.