1998 Ford XL Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,200miles, 3 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 XL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford XL. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,200 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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.
- Suspension3 50%
- Brakes2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Suspension: “The truck squeaks so loud at 0 MPH, just shake truck side to side and it sounds terrible. Its the front and rear end bushings due with some steering problems. This is a manufacture defeat and not wear and tear on this vehicle. Not sure about the suspension but it plays a role in this whole problem.. As I researched recalls on this truck about these problems it was infact a recall. I hope you honor your recall and fix this problem even though its a 1998 model. Every Ford from that year I come across has the exact same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616451, filed 2014-07, 100,387 milesBrakes: “My daughter was driving our 1998 windstar in early june 2005.. She stopped at a traffic light, started up and drove 1/4 mile or so and then started to brake again to avoid hitting stopped cars in front of her. The engine light flashed for a moment, and the brake pedal went to the floor. She experienced total system failure. She could not avoid hitting the car in front of her. That car hit the car in front of it. The car was totaled! This is the second time total failure occurred. The brakes had been repaired in january 2005. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131953, filed 2005-08, 20 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20 and 100,387 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 XL 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 XL.
Other model years of the Ford XL
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 5,200 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Ford XL have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Ford XL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Ford XL is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1998 Ford XL 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 XL reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,200 miles and the middle half falls between 20 and 100,387 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.