1998 FORD EXPLORER Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1998 FORD EXPLORER

15 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints

#10183601 | Fire
LAST NIGHT I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AFTER COMING HOME FROM WORK, MY FAMILY HAD DINNER AND I WAS SITTING DOWN IN THE LIVING ROOM TO PLAY WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD SON. I HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND ASKED MY WIFE WHAT WAS THAT NOISE, SHE LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND YELLED YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE ! MY CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND!!! *JB
#10164607 | Fire
1998 FORD EXPLORER PARKED IN GARAGE HAD SPONTANEOUS FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEPARTMENT PUT OUT FIRE. THIS WAS A CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRE. IT MAY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO YOU BY POLICE, INSURANCE, OR FIRE DEPT. IF SO, JUST LET ME KNOW YOU HAVE THE INFORMATION. *JB
#10151195 |
1998 FORD EXPLORER, 5.0, SN [XXX], SPEED CONTROL AFTER LEARNING ABOUT THE FIRES CAUSED BY THE SPEED CONTROL ON OTHER FORD VEHICLES I CHECK THE '98. VOLTAGE IS MEASURED AT THE SPEED CONTROL DISENGAGE SWITCH LOCATED ON MASTER CYLINDER. USING A VOLTAGE METER I MEASURED 12 VOLTS TO THIS SWITCH WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION WITH THE KEY REMOVED. THIS INDICATES THAT THE SWITCH IS HOT 100% OF THE TIME. I HAVE NOT HAD A FAILURE YET, BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THIS REPRESENTS A POSSIBLE FAILURE IN THE FUTURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO URN UP. I HAVE NOTED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN 16 FAILURES AND FIRES ON 1998 FORD EXPLORERS DO TO THIS PROBLEM. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
#10130523 | Fire
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPLORER. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CAR WAS SITTING THERE. THIS DID HAPPENED ON JULY 27, 2005. THE FIREMEN COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT STARTED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR HOURS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVING ANY DIFFERENT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. *AK
#10127365 | Fire
FIRE STARTED IN VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE OF OUR HOME
#10125677 | Fire
ON MAY 15, 2004, I WAS FISHING IN A LOCAL BASS TOURNAMENT. I PARKED MY 1998 FORD EXPLORER BESIDE ONE OF MY FISHING FRIENDS CHEVY TRUCK AND BOAT TRAILER. AFTER LAUNCHING MY PARTNER FOR THE DAYS BOAT, I PARKED HIS TRUCK AND TRAILER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MY EXPLORER. APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS LATER, MY PARTNER AND I WERE APPROCHED BY ANOTHER FRIEND AND TOLD US WE WERE NEEDED BACK AT THE PARKING LOT THAT MY EXPLORER HAD BURNED TO THE GROUND, BURNED THE CHEVY WITH THE TRAILER TO THE GROUND AND SCORCHED PAINT AND MELTED PARTS OF MY PARTNERS TRUCK. THE CHEVY TRUCK AND MY EXPLORER WERE TOTAL LOSSES AND I LOST A LOT OF PERSONAL ITEMS THAT INSURANCE DID NOT PAY FOR. STATE FARM CLAIM # 18-1010-243
#10115774 | Fire
WHILE PARKED FOR 45 MINUTES A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
#10096179 | Fire
UNDERHOOD FIRE IN EXPLORER. MINOR FIRE CONCENTRATED AROUND CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. FUSE FOR THAT CIRCUIT BLOWN. XRAYS SHOW TOTAL INTERNAL DESTRUCTION OF THE SWITCH CONTACTS EVEN THOUGH THE PLASTIC BODY IS STILL RELATIVELY INTACT BUT CHARRED AND DEFORMED.
#8018138 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF HOME AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
#885440 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OFF POSITION FOR OVER TEN MINUTES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR RECALL 00V422000 REGARDING THROTTLE. CONSUMER NOT SURE IF CAUSE OF FIRE WAS DUE TO THAT PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#735645 | Fire
FIRE UNDER HOOD WHILE VEHICLE PARKED, WITH POWER OFF. VEHICLE SAT FOR 5 HRS, THEN FIRE STARTED. FLAMES UNDER HOOD AND FROM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONNECTION. BATTERY THEN EXPLODED. NO FIRE UNDER CAR. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT UNTOUCHED. *AK
#727961 |
MULTI UNIT RADIO SYSTEM, THE CLOCK/STATION DISPLAYED WENT OUT. *AK
#724872 | Fire
FORD SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED IN LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE CAUSE WAS. THE ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED 3 1/2 HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. IT WAS PARKED IN THE STREET, BUT IT IS NORMALLY IN MY GARAGE. IF IT HAD BEEN IN THE GARAGE, MY HOUSE WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE AND MY FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I WILL NEVER FEEL CONFORTABLE WITH IT IN THE GARAGE AGAIN. IS THERE SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN DO ?*AK
#864512 | Fire
AFTER PARKING VEHICLE FOR 3.5 HOURS ENGINE COMPARTMENT BROKE OUT INTO A FIRE. THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
#822517 |
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER AND ELECTRICITY. TOOK THE TRUCK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY FIXED AN ALTERNATOR WIRE LOOM FOR EXCESS, AND REPLACED A PART OF THE POWER DISTRIBUTOR BOX. THE NUT TO THE ALTERNATOR WIRE LOOM WAS LEFT LOOSE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TRUCK TO MELT FROM THE MOUNTED PLATE THAT THEY COULD NOT TIGHTEN. *AK

Other 1998 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 381 complaints Tires 340 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 154 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 100 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 87 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 55 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 48 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 44 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 40 complaints Suspensionfront 40 complaints Unknown Or Other 40 complaints Suspension 39 complaints Electrical System 36 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 34 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 33 complaints Seats 27 complaints Tiressidewall 25 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 22 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 21 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 18 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 18 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 18 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 16 complaints Electrical Systemignition 14 complaints Steering 14 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 13 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 13 complaints Structurebodydoor 13 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 11 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 11 complaints Structure 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 10 complaints Power Train 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 10 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 10 complaints Wheels 10 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 9 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 9 complaints Seat Belts 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 9 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 9 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 8 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 7 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 6 complaints Engine 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 4 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 4 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 4 complaints Wheelsrim 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 3 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Traindriveline 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleconvertible 1 complaint Child Seatshellinfant 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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