1998 FORD EXPEDITION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

N/A

Safety Rating

1,022

Owner Complaints

54 Crashes 80 Fires 1 Death

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

29

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

The 1998 FORD EXPEDITION has received a total of 1,022 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 29 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (60 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (58 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (43 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION, potentially affecting up to 7,579,595 vehicles.

Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

View full details →

Recall 06E067000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 19,413 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

View full details →

Recall 05V388000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE...

View full details →

Recall 00V168000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 20,637 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.

Consequence: THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.

View full details →

Recall 00V073000 — TRAILER HITCHES

| 565,800 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

Consequence: THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.

View full details →

Recall 98V095000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

| 1,520,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES...

View full details →

Recall 97V171000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

| 866,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN...

Consequence: THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.

View full details →

Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

1,022 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 60 13 Fires 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 58 3 Fires 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 43 6 Crashes 13 Fires 3 Injuries
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 39 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 32 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 29 1 Crash 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 29 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 28 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 28
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 28 18 Fires
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 28 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 26
Tires
Complaints: 26 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 22 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 20 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 17
Power Train
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 16 3 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 14 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 14
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 13 13 Fires
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 13
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 12 12 Crashes 7 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 12
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 9
Wheels
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 8
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 8 2 Fires
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 7
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 7
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 7
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 7
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 7
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 6 3 Fires
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 6
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 6
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 6 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 5
Structure
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 5
Equipment
Complaints: 4
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 4
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 3
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3 1 Injury 1 Death
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeindicator Light
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemspringsbags
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

Bought replacement brake pads from RockAuto 07/08/2023 9:06PM order 244457897 that are supposed to be Bosch BSH BC702 ceramic. What arrived is unbranded, unnumbered tag torn off the box with no identifiers at all. All brake pads used should have numbers to identify street legal for use but these have NOTHING on them, the box, anything. Unsafe if cannot identify use. RockAuto wants me to pay for return for their mistake, but bigger problem is that unknown pads are being sent out by RockAuto. I still have unopened set if interested.
#11300577 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
PARKING ON THE STREET IN IS GONE
#11300577 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
PARKING ON THE STREET IN IS GONE
#11300577 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
PARKING ON THE STREET IN IS GONE
#11209744 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SURGED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

View all Electrical System complaints →

Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

Ford Motor Company has issued 29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

15526 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SUBJECT REGARDING INOPERATIVE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS.*YD

15549 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

INFORMATION REGARDING POP/THUMP NOISE FROM POWER WINDOW. *YH

14905 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ON WITH UNDEFINED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED. *TT

00201 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB

00123 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SPARK KNOCK DURING LIGHT-TO-MODERATE ACCELERATIONS. *TT

14197 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION. *TT

13832 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.6L FQR ENGINE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A SMALLER KNOCK SENSOR THREADED HOLE THAN THAT IN ORIGINAL EQUIPPED ENGINE ASSEMBLIES. *TT

0017 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES MAY APPEAR. *MJS

13712 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE THE RADIOS THAT DISPLAY NO DJ-NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS

13342 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

VEHICLES WITH 2.4L, 4.6L, AND 5.4L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN A/C MOAN AT IDLE. *TT

Showing 10 of 29 technical service bulletins.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION.

Investigation PE01022 — SUSPENSION Closed

Opened:

FRONT STABILIZER LINK

Investigation PE98024 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

TIE ROD END FAILURES

Other Model Years of the FORD EXPEDITION

View all FORD EXPEDITION model years →

Other FORD Models

View all FORD models →

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report