1998 FORD EXPEDITION Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION
3 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
FIRST, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS WOULD NOT POWER OFF WHILE ALL DOORS WERE CLOSED, DOOR AJAR INDICATOR WAS ON. TOOK TO DEALER PROBLEM RESOLVED FOR A MONTH OR SO. NOW NEED TO SPRAY WD40 ON LATCHES RELIGIOUSLY. DEALER ALSO REPLACED CRUISE CONTROL HARNESS AT THIS TIME. THEN CAME THE RADIO AND HEATER RUNNING WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. BEEPS AND CLICKS AND BAD SMELLS COMING FROM UNDER DASH. AGAIN TO THE DEALER, NO CODES FOUND FOR THE ISSUES I WAS HAVING. BATTERY DRAINING OCCURRING FREQUENTLY NOW AND NO RESOLUTION. I NOW HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY EVERYNIGHT. NOW WHEN I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD I GET THE MANY FAILURE LIGHTS FLASHING ON THE DASH, THE WINDOWS WON'T WORK, SPEEDOMETER FAILS, TRUCK LOSES POWER AND THE TRANSMISSON SHIFTS STRANGELY. I WAS HOURS FROM HOME AND DOING 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN EVIDENCING DECIDED TO NOT WORK AT...
I HAVE A 98 EXPEDITION, WINDOWS ROLL DOWN, STEREO COME ON HEAT TURNS ON, ALL DASH PANEL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF,THE AIR BAG LIGHT GO ON AND OFF,AND THE WIPERS AND OVERDRIVE GO ON AND OFF ,THE STARTER TRIES TO START WHILE RUNNING IT STARTED FEW YEARS AGO ON OCCASION WHEN IT WOULD RAIN NOW EVERYTIME ,FOUND OUT THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS WATER ON THE FUSE BOX AND SOME OTHER GENERIC BOX, I FEEL FORD SHOULD FIX THE EXPEDITION ITS THERE DEFAULT LOOK ON THE INTERNET ,THERE ARE LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT SAME PROB. PLEASE HELP. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, RESULTING IN DRIVER'S INABILITY TO VIEW THE ROAD. THE SEAT MOVES UP AND DOWN, BUT WILL NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 3/17/2006 - RIGHT FRONT AXLE LEAKED, WINDSHIELD WASHERS FAILED. THE GLASS IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP. THE DOOR LOCKS LOCKED THE CONSUMER OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE HORN WAS DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THE REAR TAILGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. *NM
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
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
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