1998 Explorer Van Ford E150 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Explorer Van Ford E150. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Explorer Van Ford E150 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.