1998 Ford Mountaineer Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Mountaineer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Mountaineer. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by tires (2) and body and structure (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Tires2 40%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 1998 mercury Mountaineer was having a slow start for the past month. A few times the vehicle would not start, sounding as if the battery was dead. It was happening during the cold weather so we attributed these symptoms to the cold. We had battery checked and it was fine. On march 9,2006 while my vehicle was sitting in my driveway it caught fire. Thanks to some fast responding neighbors there was no fire damage to my house. The fire was mainly near the solenoid or the starter and everything is completely fire damaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152447, filed 2006-03Body and structure: “The passenger front door does not release: now the car would not start. We've boosted it and it would run but once turned off it would not turn on again.”
NHTSA complaint #10552420, filed 2013-11Suspension: “When steering wheel is turned left it makes a loud noise. Noise sounds like metal was rubbing together. Dealership and manufactuer are unaware of a remedy for defect. Dealership has advised consumer that defect can cause the power steering to go out without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #863811, filed 2000-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 06V286000Aug 1, 2006Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford Mountaineer 1998, F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002 +10 more
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Recall details for the 1998 Ford Mountaineer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Ford Mountaineer.
Other model years of the Ford Mountaineer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 72,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 7 | 73,975 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Mountaineer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford Mountaineer have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford Mountaineer as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford Mountaineer is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1998 Ford Mountaineer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.