1998 Ford E-150 engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Ford E-150 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“06-03-2007 right door handle (outside part) broke and I could not get into my van. No abuse on my part. I had the door handle replaced by ford dealership at my expense ($125.00). 03-03-2008 left door handle (outside part) broke when I pulled the handle. I now have to get into my van by the…”
filed Dec 31, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford e15. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle began making a pinging sound in the engine. The vehicle suddenly decelerated to 50 mph. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing oil. On january 23 2007, a remanufactured engine was installed in the vehicle. The dealer…”
filed Apr 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration. *yd
15517 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other E-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 E-150 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 E-150 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 E-150 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 E-150 | 5 | 14% |
| 2000 E-150 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 E-150 | 11 | 13% |
| 1997 E-150 | 20 | 20% |
| 1996 E-150 | 11 | 19% |
| 1995 E-150 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 E-150 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 E-150 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 E-150 | 11 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford E-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.