1998 · Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company Recalls Reported in 1998
42 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 7,579,705 vehicles.
1998 Recalls
All 42 Ford Motor Company recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Large Recall 98V322000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/lower control arm
Suspension · 175,000 affected · Dec 16, 1998
Large Recall 98V323000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/subframe corrosion
Structure · 2,697,000 affected · Dec 16, 1998
Recall 98V312000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/fuel line assembly
Fuel System, Gasoline · 305 affected · Dec 7, 1998
Recall 98V120011
Ford Motor Company
Ford/accuride/aluminum dual wheels
Wheels · 11 affected · Dec 7, 1998
Recall 98V304000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/accelerator cable
N/A · 19,187 affected · Dec 2, 1998
Recall 98V303000
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Ford/tow hooks/air bag deployment
Air Bags · 20 affected · Dec 1, 1998
Recall 98V296000
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Ford/brakes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,000 affected · Nov 17, 1998
Recall 98V288000
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Ford/transmission oil cooler line
Power Train · 1,800 affected · Nov 9, 1998
Recall 98V206002
Ford Motor Company
Ford/timing belt
Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,700 affected · Nov 3, 1998
Recall 98V269000
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Ford/fuel hose
Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,500 affected · Oct 27, 1998
Recall 98V257000
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Ford/speedometer gear
Power Train · 350 affected · Oct 14, 1998
Recall 98V235000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/drive shaft damage
Power Train · 4 affected · Sep 24, 1998
Large Recall 98V233000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/shift lever damage
Power Train · 175,000 affected · Sep 18, 1998
Recall 98V201000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/fuel injection o-ring seal
Fuel System, Gasoline · 330 affected · Sep 1, 1998
Recall 98V204000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/dash insulator clip
N/A · 6,000 affected · Sep 1, 1998
Recall 98V198000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/seat belt buckle attachment
Seat Belts · 7,000 affected · Aug 25, 1998
Recall 98V192000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/speed control cable
Vehicle Speed Control · 1,500 affected · Aug 24, 1998
Recall 98V194000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/fuel pressure o-ring
Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,700 affected · Aug 19, 1998
Recall 96V253003
Ford Motor Company
Ford/rear lamp socket
Exterior Lighting · 72,940 affected · Aug 17, 1998
Large Recall 98V190000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/fuel tank cracks
Fuel System, Gasoline · 140,000 affected · Aug 11, 1998
Large Recall 98I003000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/brake caliper anchors
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 174,000 affected · Jul 30, 1998
Recall 98E020000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/air bag control switch
Air Bags · 470 affected · Jul 28, 1998
Large Recall 98V161000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/rear leaf springs
Fuel System, Gasoline · 202,000 affected · Jul 15, 1998
Large Recall 98I002000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/front coil springs
Suspension · 281,000 affected · Jun 24, 1998
Recall 98V116000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/lower steering column
Steering · 90,000 affected · May 29, 1998
Recall 98V101000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/park brake rotor and lining
N/A · 11,200 affected · May 15, 1998
Large Recall 98V095000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/lug nuts
Wheels · 1,520,000 affected · May 13, 1998
Large Recall 98V094000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/front coil springs
Suspension · 281,000 affected · May 6, 1998
Recall 98V079000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/battery heater
Electrical System · 26 affected · Apr 21, 1998
Large Recall 98I001000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/brake line wear
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 167,742 affected · Apr 7, 1998
Recall 98V070000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/accelerator cable
Vehicle Speed Control · 3,500 affected · Apr 1, 1998
Recall 98V067000
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Ford/fuel tanks
Fuel System, Gasoline · 400 affected · Mar 25, 1998
Recall 98V012001
Ford Motor Company
Ford/fmvss 118
Visibility · 57,400 affected · Mar 23, 1998
Large Recall 98V060000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/jump starting
Fuel System, Gasoline · 320,000 affected · Mar 19, 1998
Recall 98V062000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/brake cable/fuel line
Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,000 affected · Mar 19, 1998
Recall 98V056000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/battery cable
Electrical System · 4,000 affected · Mar 12, 1998
Recall 98V055000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/incorrect jack
Equipment · 720 affected · Mar 10, 1998
Recall 98V041000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/front wheel bearing
Suspension · 1,600 affected · Feb 24, 1998
Large Recall 98V028000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 571,800 affected · Feb 10, 1998
Recall 98V021000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/fmvss 120
Equipment · 11,500 affected · Feb 2, 1998
Recall 98V007000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/throttle icing
Vehicle Speed Control · 45,000 affected · Jan 21, 1998
Large Recall 98V009000
Ford Motor Company
Ford/headlight circuit breaker
Exterior Lighting · 506,000 affected · Jan 21, 1998
Ford Motor Company 1998 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Ford Motor Company issue in 1998?
Ford Motor Company issued 42 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1998, affecting an estimated 7,579,705 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1998 Ford Motor Company vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.