1998 Ford Econoline Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Ford Econoline, 4% of the 46 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.
“Rear brakes malfunction, causing extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. Abs braking system malfunctions, causing front wheels to lock up. Also, airbag light comes on, indicating there is a problem with airbag system which may not deploy in event of a crash. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #841005, filed 1999-06Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Econoline
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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