1998 Ford E-150 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 1998 Ford E-150

67 problems have been reported for the 1998 Ford E-150. The following chart shows the 17 most common problems for 1998 Ford E-150. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 15 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, gasoline (8 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 1998 Ford E-150

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	15
Gasoline Fuel System	8
Service Brakes	8
Suspension	5
Tire	4
Power Train	4
Steering	4
Seat Belt	3
Wheel	3
Visibility	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Equipment	2
Other Fuel System	2
Seats	1
Structure	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Electrical System	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1998 Ford E-150 in 1998.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	1
2016	0
2015	1
2014	1
2013	0
2012	1
2011	2
2010	0
2009	1
2008	1
2007	3
2006	2
2005	3
2004	1
2003	7
2002	4
2001	3
2000	2
1999	3
1998	1

📊 Compare the 1998 Ford E-150 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford E-150, the following table can be used to compare the 1998 Ford E-150 with the Ford E-150 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1998 E-150 is 67 while the average number of problems reported for the 21 model years of the Ford E-150 is 33.

Table 3. Compare the 1998 Ford E-150 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2016 E-150	14
2015 E-150	9
2014 E-150	8
2013 E-150	31
2012 E-150	19
2011 E-150	36
2010 E-150	15
2009 E-150	8
2008 E-150	15
2007 E-150	18
2006 E-150	22
2005 E-150	18
2004 E-150	33
2003 E-150	22
2002 E-150	28
2001 E-150	36
2000 E-150	49
1999 E-150	84
1998 E-150	67
1997 E-150	103
1996 E-150	62

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