Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Ford E-150 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Ford E-150. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V051000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V336000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V562000 MOBILITY WORKS/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V114000 FORD/FUEL TANK CRACKS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Ford E-150 has five NHTSA recalls and no owner complaints on file, indicating limited data. Recalls involve speed control, fuel system, and equipment issues. The absence of complaints suggests potential reliability, but the recalls highlight potential concerns in specific systems. The vehicle lacks extensive negative evidence, warranting an average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed control | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
| Fuel tank | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake system inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Burning smell near speed control
- Fuel odor near vehicle
- Cruise control issues
- Chassis creaking sounds
- Loose equipment fittings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.