1998 Ford Expedition Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Ford Expedition, 3% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This has occurred 8 or 9 times in the last 4 weeks' (the most recent being 01/14/2003) my 98 e/b 4x4 recently began over accelerating at intermittent times. (I live in mn, and have noticed this problem is worse when the temp is below zero.) I have had 2 minor accidents already because out of the blue my vehicle takes off as though it is going 70 miles an hour. The brakes do not seem to work when this is occurring. In order to stop this from occurring, I need to quickly shift into neutral, which causes the engine to rev up to 4500 RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10002702, filed 2003-01, 56,500 miles“While driving through a parking lot the drive shaft dropped out. It was later determined the rear lower trailing support arms on both the left and right side had rusted through causing them to break apart. This resulted in the rear axle shifting and the drive shaft snapping away from the rear axle. If this happened at a high speed this incident could have resulted in loss of life, severe injuries and property damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10485012, filed 2012-11, 138,008 miles“Safety belt on 98 Ford expdition will not function. Belt will latch, then when pulled, will release. The cover on the belt is loose and it will not function properly. Have contcted Ford 6 times with no reply.”
NHTSA complaint #10066131, filed 2004-04, 130,000 miles“(takata recall) I have purchased my truck from a legal car dealership in reno nv had 135000 miles wen bought ive had to replace fuel pump had to buy different rims/tires due to wear of stock rims .. Exhaust problems replaced fuel injector. . Wear of thing causing water damage when raining outside. Spark plug ejected from engine was in motion 45 MPH stationary moving problems also n wen turning.”
NHTSA complaint #10949552, filed 2017-02“A loud clanking noise started coming from the trailer hitch while driving. The trailer hitch came apart, but the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Driver was able to drive the truck home, and will call the manufacturer the next day for appointment.”
NHTSA complaint #10115909, filed 2005-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 36% |
| 2025 | 8 | 21% |
| 2024 | 18 | 23% |
| 2023 | 14 | 22% |
| 2022 | 20 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 13% |
| 2020 | 62 | 15% |
| 2019 | 48 | 9% |
| 2018 | 32 | 8% |
| 2017 | 41 | 11% |
| 2016 | 20 | 9% |
| 2015 | 18 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 13% |
| 2012 | 10 | 8% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 22 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 24 | 3% |
| 1999 | 29 | 3% |
| 1998 | 21 | 3% |
| 1997 | 20 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Expedition
144 complaintsEngine cooling
127 complaintsElectrical system
115 complaintsVehicle speed control
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
61 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsTires
38 complaintsWheels
37 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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