1998 Ford E-350 tires problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Ford E-350 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford e-350 equipped with starfire sf-510 tires, size lt245-75-r16 (na). While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for a state inspection, the sidewall of the rear driver's side tire was found with internal indentations. The mechanic stated that the tire needed to…”
filed Oct 15, 2018
“I purchased a total of 7 michelin ltx m/s tires lt225/75r16 e for my mini motorhome. They are dry-rotting right off the rims. This is an established problem. When I was directed to a dealer (forrest tire of artesia, nm) I was offered a discount on buying more tires. I was extremely dismayed that…”
filed Nov 5, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other E-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 E-350 | 4 | 21% |
| 2008 E-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 E-350 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 E-350 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 E-350 | 4 | 9% |
| 2003 E-350 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 E-350 | 8 | 15% |
| 2001 E-350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 E-350 | 18 | 31% |
| 1999 E-350 | 24 | 33% |
| 1997 E-350 | 24 | 30% |
| 1996 E-350 | 17 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Ford E-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.