1998 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 15%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 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Ford Econoline, 15% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“1998 Ford Econoline recall on speed control. Consumer states that dealer did not have the parts and did not want him to make an appointment to have this resolved. He states that no one answered the 800 number on the recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #10228508, filed 2008-05“Ford e150 with cruise control recall. Consumer states that the dealer stated in september when the vehicle was repaired that the parts would be available in january. Consumer states that the parts are still not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10226213, filed 2008-04“1998 Ford Econoline recall on speed control. Consumer stated that the dealer told them the parts were not available. He was informed the parts would not be available until the second quarter of the year.”
NHTSA complaint #10220605, filed 2008-03“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Econoline. The contact received a recall letter for NHTSA campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) in february of 2008. The parts are still unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage is 43,000. Updated 4/11/08”
NHTSA complaint #10222379, filed 2008-03“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Econoline. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The contact scheduled a recall repair appointment to have the speed control disconnected. He is dissatisfied with the amount of time it will take to receive the parts and have the cruise control replaced. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10209610, filed 2007-11Related recalls
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford Econoline 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 31, 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