Most common 1998 Ford Motor Home problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Motor Home complaints by model year
Best Motor Home years: 1998, 1996, 2003. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000. Compare all years →
What 1998 Ford Motor Home owners say
Wheels & tires
Consumer states that while driving at 60 MPH one drivers side rear tire blew out unexpectedly. A year later, two tires blew out on the passenger's side, causing damage to the mud flap on vehicle on both sides. The tires were sent to Firestone, who told the consumer that the tire will be disposed of with no remedy.
Original tires dot vo1l1xd417 r4s lt225/75r16 ms road range e. On dec 11, 2001 casting came off the right rear inside dueller. Tire separated and stayed inflated. Left rear inside dueller failed on March 26, 2002 tread completely came off and stuck under vehicle. The vehicle is 98 ultra moto Home.
Speed control & acceleration
Tl contact owns a 1998 Ford Motor Home. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07V336000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer did not have the part available. The contact does not want to waste gas to have the deactivation switch disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage was 25,000.
Tl contact owns a 1998 Ford Motor Home. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07V336000 (vehicle speed control). The part was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 68,000. Updated 01/17/08 the consumer stated would like to know when the parts would be available. Updated 01/17/08
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Ford Motor Home a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 Motor Home rates better than average: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Motor Home at the same age. It is one of the best Motor Home years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Ford Motor Home?
The wheels & tires — 4 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the speed control & acceleration (3) and electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Motor Home have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Ford Motor Home. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Motor Home?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 1996 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999 and 2000. See the full Ford Motor Home years comparison.
At what mileage do 1998 Ford Motor Home problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 30,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.