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1998 Ford E-150 vs 1999 Ford E-150

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1998 Ford E-1501999 Ford E-150
NHTSA complaints6083
Recall campaigns55
Service bulletins (TSBs)6019
Investigations11
Crash reports48
Fire reports12
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage92,917 mi96,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord E-150Ford E-150
Engine and Engine Cooling1511
Fuel System, Gasoline914
Service Brakes, Hydraulic814
Steering417
Suspension56
Tires45
Power Train53
Fuel/propulsion System26

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling60
Rust / corrosion07
Vibration / shaking05

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.