Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,172miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,172 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 33% |
| 1997 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1998 Explorer Van Ford Explorer
Seats
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology