Model year record
1998 Ford Utility Van Xh recalls & problems
The 1998 Ford Utility Van Xh has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Ford Utility Van Xh.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkagesDoors › Latch | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON AFTER DOOR IS CLOSED AND DRAINS BATTERY BY THE DOME LIGHTS STAYING ON OVER NIGHT. *AK
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
THE CHIMING OF THE DOORS BEING OPEN DOES NOT TURN OFF, ITS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE DOORS WIL NOT LOCK BECAUSE IT THINKS THE DOOR ARE OPEN. *AK
- Steering
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.