1998 Ford Econoline Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Ford Econoline, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,800 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.
“The consumer was driving at highway speed, and attempted to make a turn and it felt as though the right rear tire was flat. The mechanic put the car on the lift, and discovered the rim was broken and the tire fell off.”
NHTSA complaint #10019822, filed 2003-05, 69,800 miles“Driving north on I 275 just south of I 94 and tire separated on right rear called aaa because rim was on the ground. Vehicle was a Ford conversion van. Replaced with spare, and still have old tire. Tire size is 30x9.50r 15 discoverer ast. 8jb”
NHTSA complaint #10157911, filed 2006-05“While getting my van serviced at my local pep boys the tech noticed my rear tires and said they appeared to be seperating. I took the van to the firestone dealer here and ask for a inspection. I was told that they were not seperating . He offererd to sell me 4 shocks for 300.00 and 2 new tires (but the old ones were not bad so he says) for 300.00 the van only has 19400 mile on it ! Where can I go to get these tire inspected? I live in las vegas nv. (tiresize: 225/75r16)( DOT number: tire size: 225/75r16 )”
NHTSA complaint #733006, filed 2000-09“Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 35mph on a highwayand heard a noise. She was able to pull over to shoulders, and noticed that right rear tire tread had separated. Tire was firestone,#lt, 225-75r16 m/f. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #877360, filed 2001-01Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 9 | 11% |
| 1998 | 5 | 11% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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