1998 Ford Econoline Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Ford Econoline, 13% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,500 miles.
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.
“Intake valve gasket failed, causing coolant to enter cylinder and bend push rod. Motor has only 45,000 miles on it. Van had been driven under 500 miles in last six months.”
NHTSA complaint #10013725, filed 2003-03, 45,000 miles“Engine check light is illuminating, indicating a malfunction within cylinder head and temperature sensor. Mechanic at Ford dealer stated that manufacturer has not produced sensor for Econoline truck, resulting in false warning to check engine on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8004657, filed 2002-02“The engine block fills up with fuel, no warning, no indication that fuel will go over the motor. Drips on part of the engine torque. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #826732, filed 1998-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 11 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 5 | 23% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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