1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,900 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Eddie bauer Ford Explorer bright light switch on steering column failed when returning from bright headlights to regular lighting. The headlights went out due to the switch, had to wiggle switch to get lights back on. I discovered by holding the switch towards my direction (the flash brights mode), I could get home. This occurred while driving in pitch dark . Lights unexpectedly went out during this action. It was rather shocking to have the headlights to turn off unexpectedly.”
NHTSA complaint #10045449, filed 2003-11, 124,900 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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