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1998 FORD EXPEDITION Electrical Systemwiring Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

6 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10115791 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE. TWO HOURS LATER, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT TO EXTINGUISH OUT THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
#10109157 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE. LATER THAT EVENING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK
#10050404 |
WHILE DRIVING LUGS NUTS BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 70 MPH WHEN LUGS AND NUTS BROKE IN THE FRONT WHEEL. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND PUT THE SAME TIRE AND RIM. WHEN CONSUMER LEFT DEALERSHIP, LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK AND EXPERIENCED SHAKING IN FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP, AND FOUND OUT THAT THE FRONT END WAS SO BAD. DEALERSHIP REPLACED SHIMS TO ALIGN FRONT END. THE FAILURE OF LIGHTS WAS CAUSED BY THE REPAIR FROM THE PREVIOUS DEALERSHIP BECAUSE WHEN THEY TOOK THE DASH BOARD APART, THEY POKED A HOLE IN THE HEATER WHICH BURNED THE WIRE. *LA
#10045078 |
1998 FORD EXPEDITION AFTER REVIEWING ALL THE COMPLAINTS LISTED I REALIZED I HAD EXPERIENCE SIMILAR ONES FOR INSTANCE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT IN DEC/02. IN AUG./03 THE TIE ROD BROKE. WE HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH 4X4 WORKING OR IN THIS CASE NOT. WHEN SWITCHED IN WHILE LIFTED ON A HOIST IT REGISTERS, BUT WHEN ON THE GROUND IT DOESN'T WORK. SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WEIGHT. ALSO THE DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK, SOMETHING TO DO WITH A SENSOR. INTERIOR LIGHT STAYS ON IN HOT WEATHER. AND THE LIST GOES ON. *LA
#10026015 |
I HAVE REPLACED THE P04 COIL THREE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR.*AK
#844763 | Fire
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPARTMENT DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE . THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Other 1998 FORD EXPEDITION Problem Areas

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