1998 Ford E250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Ford E250. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1998 Ford E250
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Ford E250. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Ford E250 Econoline (E250 Econoline 2WD, E250 Econoline 2WD CNG). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 11–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 10–13 / 13–17 |
| Fuel | CNG, Regular |
| EPA class | Vans, Cargo Type |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford E250 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E250 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 Ford E250 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Ford E250 | 5 | 1 |
| 1979 Ford E250 | 4 | 1 |
| 1980 Ford E250 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Ford E250 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Ford E250 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 Ford E250 | 5 | 2 |
| 1985 Ford E250 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 Ford E250 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Ford E250 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Ford E250 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 Ford E250 | 2 | 7 |
| 1990 Ford E250 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Ford E250 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Ford E250
How do I know if my 1998 Ford E250 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Ford E250; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V562000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.