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1998-1998 · 1 model year

Explorer Van Ford E150 Problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Explorer Van Ford E150 across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the body, doors & structure.

Most complaints for its age19984 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1998
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Deaths
0

Ford E150 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19984010Wheels & tires-

Most common Ford E150 problems

Latest Ford E150 complaints

1998 Explorer Van Ford E150Fuel system

When pumping gas in my van an on looker said ( something is dripping running really from under your van) so now when I put in gas I have to watch half the time it leaks when pumping. Am a very loyal ford family when called when seen recall. Guy said I have no idea what you are talking about. I think maybe my family will have to rethink ford since they cannot fix this. I see there are alot of us. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10536759
1998 Explorer Van Ford E150Body, doors & structure

Ford explorer 19'98 - drivers side door will not unlock once locked. Appears that lock mechanism has simply malfunctioned. Have to get in and out of vehicle through passenger side. Tried all attempts to fix, including removind door panel, door will not unlock at all. Help. I hope I dont need to get out of vehicle quickly if something happens.*Ak

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10080776
1998 Explorer Van Ford E150Wheels & tires

Driving on the 10 freeway, my ford wheel cracked, causing my goodyear tire to explode. I could not drive the car off of the freeway. I have obtained estimates for the damage. I have retained the wheel and tire and have taken photographs. The wheel may be defective.*Ak

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 10080673
1998 Explorer Van Ford E150Wheels & tiresCrash3 injuries

Driving on expressway home going approxiately 55 -60 miles an hour. Car began to feel odd while driving . Left tire malfunctioned , driver lost the ability to contol car. Ford explorer rolled over, continued to speed across uncoltrollable for about 100 feet in busy expressway. *Ak

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 10075026

Questions about the Explorer Van Ford E150

Which Explorer Van Ford E150 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Explorer Van Ford E150 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (2), body, doors & structure (1), fuel system (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Explorer Van Ford E150 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Explorer Van Ford E150 model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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