1998 Ford Motor Home Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 30,100miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Motor Home (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Motor Home. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,100 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires4 57%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Tires: “Consumer states that while driving at 60 MPH one drivers side rear tire blew out unexpectedly. A year later, two tires blew out on the passenger's side, causing damage to the mud flap on vehicle on both sides. The tires were sent to firestone, who told the consumer that the tire will be disposed of with no remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #10032047, filed 2003-08, 30,100 milesVehicle speed control: “1998 Motor Home built on 1998 Ford econoline chassis with speed control recall. Consumer states that she received the recall in august of 2007. She was informed by the dealer the parts were not available so the cruise control was disconnected. Still unaware when parts will be in.”
NHTSA complaint #10217152, filed 2008-01Electrical system: “Upon initial startup the consumer could hear a sharp rapping sound, while draining the oil into a clean drain pan the consumer could see fine metal particles, the consumer request that the warranty be extended for 100,000 miles or replaced the engine. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559949, filed 2001-02Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,100 and 30,100 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Ford Motor Home in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Motor Home.
Other model years of the Ford Motor Home
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 10 | 40,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 22,158 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 26 | 21,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 26 | 24,981 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 7 | 30,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 13 | 49,262 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 11 | 63,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | 14,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Motor Home model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Motor Home have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Motor Home as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Motor Home is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 1998 Ford Motor Home been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Ford Motor Home reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,100 miles and the middle half falls between 30,100 and 30,100 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.