1998 Ford Utility Van Xh Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Ford Utility Van Xh. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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.
“Door ajar light remains on after door is closed and drains battery by the dome lights staying on over night. *ak”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Ford Utility Van Xh as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.