CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Ford Expedition has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 836 complaints with NHTSA, including 43 crashes, 73 fires, 37 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (148 reports).
1998 Ford Expedition recalls
Most common 1998 Ford Expedition problems
Problem areas named in the 836 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 148 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 130 |
| Electrical System | 124 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 79 |
| Power Train | 76 |
| Visibility | 68 |
| Steering | 52 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 |
| Tires | 39 |
| Wheels | 37 |
What owners report
Bought replacement brake pads from RockAuto 07/08/2023 9:06PM order 244457897 that are supposed to be Bosch BSH BC702 ceramic. What arrived is unbranded, unnumbered tag torn off the box with no identifiers at all. All brake pads used should have numbers to identify street legal for use but these have NOTHING on them, the box, anything. Unsafe if cannot identify use. RockAuto wants me to pay for return for their mistake, but bigger problem is that unknown pads are being sent out by RockAuto. I still have unopened set if interested.
PARKING ON THE STREET IN IS GONE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SURGED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TAKATA RECALL: THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES. EACH TIME, IT SMELLS OF AN ELECTRICAL LINE IS BURNING, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES ERRATIC AND THEY ZEROS OUT AND DOESN'T MOVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY AND HIGHWAYS.
5.4L GAS ENGINE. SPARK PLUGS HAVE BLOWN OUT OF 2 DIFFERENT CYLINDERS IN 2 MONTHS. I HAVE FOUND ONLY THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR SEVERAL MODELS WITH THIS ENGINE INCLUDING THE F-150. FORD HAD DONE NOTHING TO ADDRESS THIS FAULTY ENGINE DESIGN. BOTH TIMES MY PLUGS BLEW OUT I WAS ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WHILE TURNING LEFT.
1998 Ford Expedition questions
Does the 1998 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1998 Ford Expedition: Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting; Trailer Hitches; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Expedition?
Based on 836 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (148), Engine And Engine Cooling (130), Electrical System (124).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Ford Expedition has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.