Vehicle Safety Data

1998 FORD EXPEDITION Structure Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION

5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10638720 |
WHEN IT RAINS EVERYTHING INSIDE GOES DEAD AND IT WILL NOT CRANK. CAN BE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT SHUTS OFF ON YOU . THIS WILL CONTINUE FOR A FEW DAYS UNTIL EVERYTHING DRIES OUT OR ITS NOT DAMP OUTSIDE ANYMORE.I HAVE LOOKED THIS UP ON COMPUTER AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS COMING BACK TO THE FUSE PANEL GETTING WET BECAUSE OF POOR DRAINAGE COMING FROM WINDSHIELD , SOME PEOPLE ARE SAYING THAT IT HAS CAUSED FIRES. IHAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR 11/2 YEARS AND DON'T KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY RECALLS OR ANYTHING FIXED ON IT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW . THANKS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#10607291 |
UPON INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE WHILE CHANGING MY OIL, I OBSERVED THAT THE REAR STRAP OF MY FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH ON ONE SIDE AND WAS NO LONGER SECURING MY FUEL TANK IN PLACE. I HAVE SINCE PURCHASED REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK STRAPS AND UPON RESEARCHING GUIDANCE FOR REPLACING THE STRAPS, I FOUND MANY ARTICLES ONLINE REGARDING A FUEL TANK STRAP RECALL FOR 1997-2001 F150'S, HOWEVER IT APPEARS THAT THE EXPEDITIONS, WHICH ARE VERY SIMILAR TO THE F-150'S, WERE NOT COVERED BY THIS RECALL. I'M VERY LUCKY THAT I FOUND THE RUSTED STRAP BEFORE THE TANK DROPPED AND POTENTIALLY RUPTURED, CAUSING INJURY TO ME, MY WIFE AND OUR INFANT SON. IF THE GAS TANK STRAP RECALL CANNOT BE EXTENDED TO COVER EXPEDITIONS, I WOULD AT LEAST LIKE TO KNOW THE REASON WHY THE EXPEDITIONS ARE NOT COVERED. THANK YOU. *TR
#10113777 |
THE WINDOWS OF THE CONSUMER'S 1998 FORD EXPEDITION LEAKED DAMAGING THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *NM *NM
#741218 |
RUNNING BOARDS ARE VERY SLICK WHEN WET. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLE TO SAFELY USE THEM WHEN WET. MY WIFE, TWO OF MY SONS, AND I HAVE ALL FALLEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SLIPPERY RUNNING BOARD. MY FALL RESULTED IN A BADLY BROKEN ARM AND HEAD TRAUMA. FORD AND THE DEALER HAVE BEEN UNINTERESTED IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM IN MY CONTACTS WITH THEM. *AK
#700122 |
RUNNING BOARDS ON EARLY 1998 EXPEDITIONS DO NOT EXTEND OUT FAR ENOUGH TO BE SAFE. ESPECIALLY IN ICY/SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE NARROW AREA TO PLACE YOUR FEET CAN CAUSE YOU TO SLIP OFF. THE NEWER 1998 EXPEDITIONS APPEAR TO HAVE THE RUNNING BOARDS MOVED OUT APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES.

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 Electrical Systemwiring 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 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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