1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
The 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TAKATA RECALL.. THE LIGHTS INSIDE WILL CUT ON FOR NO REASON. THE RADIO AND OTHER COMPONENTS WILL CUT ON AND OFF WHEN THEY WANT..THE BRAKE PADDLE WORKS WHEN IT WANT .
TAKATA RECALL.. THE LIGHTS INSIDE WILL CUT ON FOR NO REASON. THE RADIO AND OTHER COMPONENTS WILL CUT ON AND OFF WHEN THEY WANT..THE BRAKE PADDLE WORKS WHEN IT WANT .
TAKATA RECALL.. THE LIGHTS INSIDE WILL CUT ON FOR NO REASON. THE RADIO AND OTHER COMPONENTS WILL CUT ON AND OFF WHEN THEY WANT..THE BRAKE PADDLE WORKS WHEN IT WANT .
THE BRAKE LINE ON BOTH OF MY 1996 AND 1998 FORD EXPLORER RUSTED OUT LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR ON BOTH SUVS, CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO TOTALLY FAIL ON THE 1996 AND LOST ONE SET OF BRAKES ON THE 1998. WE WERE VERY LUCKY. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTICED WHEN PARKED. *JB
ON JANUARY 26TH, 2006 AT 3AM OUR 1998 FORD EXPLORER EXPLODED IN 33 DEGREE WEATHER AFTER SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 15 HOURS. THE FIRE CAUSED MY VEHICLE, A 1994 BUICK CENTURY TO CATCH FIRE AS WELL. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOTALED. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR RULED THE FIRE AS AND "UNKNOWN CAUSE" AND RULED OUT ARSON OR FOUL PLAY. WE BELIEVE THIS SPONTANEOUS FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ON THE FORD EXPLORER DUE TO THE QUICKNESS AND FIERCENESS OF THIS BLAZE. DUE TO QUICK THINKING WE SAVED AND PREVENTED THE FIRE FROM SPREADING TO OUR HOME. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15859 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1233 AND C1234 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR OUTPUT FAILURE). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
- 1997 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — 6 complaints
- 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC (current)
- 1999 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — 0 complaints
- 2000 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — 3 complaints
- 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — 229 complaints
- 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — 190 complaints
- 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC — 93 complaints
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- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints