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Body and structurePart report

1998 Ford Econoline Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%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 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Ford Econoline, 7% 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.

“The consumer has been experiencing problems with roof. While driving roof top was starting to come off. The manufacturer has been contacted, and the vehicle is being repaired by the manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #832417, filed 1998-12

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003314%
200214%
200038%
199934%
199837%
199734%
199634%
199511%
199476%
199335%
199222%
199114%
199027%

Other parts of the 1998 Ford Econoline

Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology