1998 Ford Econoline Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Ford Econoline, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,400 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.
“Was traveling on rt 80 near exit 123 in pennsylvania on straight road, at 65 MPH, temperature of 75 degrees, dry, sunny day. We heard a loud boom. The inside rear tire (driver side) had blown. It appeared that the sidewall (facing out) had failed. The sidewall separated along a straight line from the wheel to the tread. Also, in that area about 10 inches of tread was starting to separate on that side of the tire - the tread separation was 'centered' on that sidewall failure. Fortunately we experienced no other damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10724174, filed 2015-06, 31,000 miles“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 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
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 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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