Vehicle Safety Data

1998 FORD EXPLORER Fuel System Gasoline Problems

16 NHTSA complaints on file

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Fuel System Gasoline Issues in the 1998 FORD EXPLORER

16 fuel system gasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

16
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Fuel System Gasoline Complaints

#10301679 |
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND O2 SENSORS HAVE TO BE REPLACE EVERY THIRTY TO FORTY THOUSAND MILES. NOW O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING AND CAR DRIVES LIKE IT IS IN FIRST GEAR, SHIFTS HARD. *TR
#10274072 |
DOORS AND LOCKS ON MY 1998 FORD HAS BEEN OUT OF ORDER THEY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO!! I SAW THAT IT HAD A RECALL IN 1999 I GUESS THE LAST OWNER DIDN'T GET IT FIXED IM SOMETIMES LOCKED OUT OF MY CAR 10-15 MIN AT A TIME!! I WAS WONDERING CAN YOU DO SOMETHING OR IS IT TOO LATE!! I REALLY NEED TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF BECAUSE WHEN I LEAVE WORK IT'S DARK!! *TR
#10142752 |
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE HAD REPLACE THE BRAKES, TIRES, FUEL FILTER, THE FUEL INJECTION WAS CLEANED , THE ANTI LOCK SENSORS WHERE REPLACED, THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED . THE AIR BAGS ARE ALSO DEPLOYED. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT VIBRATES ON THE LEFT SIDE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THEY PUT THE VEHICLE ON A RACK TRYING TO LINE THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD NOT LINE UP. THEY FOUND THAT THE BALL JOINTS BAD, ALSO THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKEN. THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT THE FRAME IS BENT BEYOND REPAIR. *NM
#10039647 | Fire
FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING A FIRE. THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL LEAK HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
#10031126 |
VEHICLE ENGINE IDLE WILL JUMP UP TO 2300 RPMS WHILE IN PARK OR NETURAL WITHOUT TOUCHING GAS PEDAL, A/C AND ACC'S OFF. THE ONLY WAY THIS IS NOTICED IS WHEN YOU SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING, OR HEAR THE TRANSMISSION MAKING A CLUNKING SOUND TYRING TO DOWNSHIFT AT SUCH A HIGH RPM. VEHILCE WILL ALSO INCREASE SPEED ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT PRESSING GAS PEDAL. IT'S ALMOST A DAILY OCCURANCE.
#563645 |
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED THREE TIMES AND THE FUEL LINE HAD BROKE CAUSING, THE FUEL TO LEAK AND VEHICLE TO STALL. *YD
#564311 |
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT NOT START IF PARKED WITH NOSE DOWN AND HAS ? TANK OF FUEL. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY. *YD
#8008389 |
WHEN MAKING TURNS, ESPECIALLY RIGHT TURNS, VEHICLE SLIDES AND ALMOST TURNS OVER.*AK. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS,AND THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, SIGNALS ARE NOT WORKING, DEALER REPLACED A DEFECTIVE CONNECTOR AND MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, FIRESTONE TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH WERE REPLACED IN JULY 2001, THE REAR SEATS MOVE/BOUNCE WHEN DRIVING, THE REAR SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BUCKLES, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, THE WINDSHIELD WAS CHIPPED, THE ALARM WOULD NOT CHUT OFF AT TIMES, DEALER REPLACED A BAD LOOSE WIRE.*JB
#564311 |
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT NOT START IF PARKED WITH NOSE DOWN AND HAS ? TANK OF FUEL. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY. *YD
#563645 |
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED THREE TIMES AND THE FUEL LINE HAD BROKE CAUSING, THE FUEL TO LEAK AND VEHICLE TO STALL. *YD
#558323 |
THERE WAS A MASSIVE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN FUEL ODOR, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
#558323 |
THERE WAS A MASSIVE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN FUEL ODOR, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
#558624 |
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK, FUEL SPILLS OUT BEFORE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF. NLM
#540443 |
THE VEHICLE WILL STOP OPERATING IF THE FUEL LEVEL IS BELOW FOUR GALLONS OR IF THE VEHICLE IS ON A DOWN SLOPE - IF PARKED IN THAT POSITION AND ENGINE SHUT OFF, IT WILL NOT RESTART.
#538290 |
WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND FUEL TANK HAS LESS THAN 9 GALLONS OF FUEL, VEHICLE WILL NOT CRANK.
#530780 |
WHEN VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 8 GALLONS OF FUEL AND IS PARKED ON AN DECLINE, IT WILL NOT START UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS ROLLED TO A LEVEL GRADE.

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 Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 15 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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